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Consumer Products LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Think Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 SPECIFICATIONS Torque Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standard Torque for Dry, Zinc Plated and Steel Fasteners (Inch Series) Standard Torque for Dry, Zinc and Steel Fasteners (Metric Fasteners) Other Torque Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHASSIS cont. Variable Speed Pulley Service Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purging the System - Hydrostatic Models . . . . Fluid Change - Hydrostatic Models . . . . . . Neutral Adjustment - Hydrostatic Models . . . . Front Wheel Toe-in Measurement . . . . . . . Front Wheel Toe-in Adjustment . . . . . . . . Autodrive Pedal Adjustment - Hydrostatic Models . Brake Adjustment - Hydrostatic Models . . . . . Throttle/Choke Cable Replacement Removal . .
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MOWER DECK cont. 46” Mower Deck - Lower Idler Bracket Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46” Mower Deck - Lower Mower Deck Belt Replacement Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46” Mower Deck - Upper Mower Deck Belt Replacement Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50” Mower Deck - Belt Replacement Removal . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SAFETY INFORMATION General Information This symbol means WARNING or PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION - read the instruction because it has to do with your safety. Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury or even death. This manual is intended as a service and repair manual only. The safety instructions provided herein are for troubleshooting, service, and repair of the LX Series Riding Lawn Tractor.
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SPECIFICATIONS Torque Specifications Fastener Identification Recommended fastener torque values are listed in the following tables. For critical applications, as determined by Toro, either the recommended torque or a torque that is unique to the application is clearly identified and specified in the service manual. 2 These torque specifications for the installation and tightening of fasteners shall apply to all fasteners which do not have a specific requirement identified in the service manual.
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SPECIFICATIONS Standard Torque for Dry, Zinc Plated, and Steel Fasteners (Inch Series) Thread Size 2 # 6 - 32 UNC # 6 - 40 UNF # 8 - 32 UNC SAE Grade 8 Bolts, Screws, SAE Grade 5 Bolts, Screws, Grade 1, 5, & SAE Grade 1 Bolts, Screws, Studs, & Sems with Regular Studs, & Sems with Regular 8 with Thin Studs, & Sems with Regular Height Nuts Height Nuts (SAE J995 Grade Height Nuts (SAE J995 Grade Height Nuts (SAE J995 Grade 2 or Stronger Nuts) 2 or Stronger Nuts) 2 or Stronger Nuts) In-lb In-lb N-cm 10 ±
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SPECIFICATIONS Standard Torque for Dry, Zinc, and Steel Fasteners (Metric Fasteners) Thread Size Class 8.8 Bolts, Screws, and Studs with Regular Height Nuts (Class 8 or Strong Nuts) Class 10.9 Bolts, Screws, and Studs with Regular Height Nuts ( Class 10 or Strong Nuts) M5 X 0.8 57 ± 5 in-lb 640 ± 60 N-cm 78 ± 7 in-lb 885 ± 80 N-cm M6 X 1.0 96 ± 9 in-lb 1018 ± 100 N-cm 133 ± 13 in-lb 1500 ± 150 N-cm M8 X 1.25 19 ± 2 ft-lb 26 ± 3 N-m 27 ± 2 ft-lb 36 ± 3 N-m M10 X 1.
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SPECIFICATIONS Other Torque Specifications SAE Grade 8 Steel Set Screws Recommended Torque Thread Size 2 Square Head Hex Socket 1/4 - 20 UNC 140 ± 20 in-lb 73 ± 12 in-lb 5/16 - 18 UNC 215 ± 35 in-lb 145 ± 20 in-lb 3/8 - 16 UNC 35 ± 10 ft-lb 18 ± 3 ft-lb 1/2 - 13 UNC 75 ± 15 ft-lb 50 ± 10 ft-lb Wheel Bolts and Lug Nuts Thread Size Recommended Torque** 7/16 - 20 UNF Grade 5 65 ± 10 ft-lb 88 ± 14 N-m 1/2 - 20 UNF Grade 5 80 ± 10 ft-lb 108 ± 14 N-m M12 X 1.25 Class 8.
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SPECIFICATIONS Equivalents and Conversions 2 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 2-5
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SPECIFICATIONS Product Specifications 2 Name LX420 LX425 LX460 LX465 LX500 Engine 18 HP Single Cylinder Kohler Courage 20 HP Single Cylinder Kohler Courage 20 HP Single Cylinder Kohler Courage 20 HP Single Cylinder Kohler Courage 22 HP Twin Cylinder Kohler Courage RPM Setting High 3450 + 75 3450 + 75 3450 + 75 3450 + 75 3300 + 75 RPM Setting – Low 1700 + 150 1700 + 150 1700 + 150 1700 + 150 1750 + 150 Construction 12 Gauge Steel Frame Fuel Capacity 3.0 Gallon (11.
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CHASSIS 5. Unplug the headlights from the wire harness (Fig. 003). Front Pivot Axle Replacement Removal 1. Disconnect the negative and then the positive battery cable. 2. Remove the mower deck: 42” deck on page 7-64; 46” deck on page 7-69; 50” deck on page 7-74. 3. Remove the deck rod from the deck hanger bracket (Fig. 001). 3 Fig 003 PICT-7064 6. Remove the hood from the frame (Fig. 004). Fig 001 PICT-7399a 4. Raise the hood (Fig. 002).
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CHASSIS 7. Elevate and secure the front end of the machine so the front axle can be accessed. 10. Remove the washer from the two axles (Fig. 007). 8. Remove the hub caps from the two front tires (Fig. 005). 3 Fig 007 Fig 005 PICT-7400 PICT-7402 11. Remove the wheel and tire assembly from the two axle assemblies (Fig. 008). 9. Remove and discard the cotter pins from the two axles (Fig. 006).
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CHASSIS Note: There are inner and outer bushings included with the rim assembly. When the wheel is removed, the inner bushing may come off with the wheel or stay on the axle. 12. Remove the bushing from each of the axle assemblies if it stayed in place at tire assembly removal (Fig. 011). Bushing stays in rim of tire (Fig. 009): 3 Fig 011 Fig 009 PICT-7415a PICT-7410a 13. Remove the nut securing the ball joint to the axle assemblies (Fig. 012). Bushing stays on axle (Fig.
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CHASSIS 14. Remove the ball joint from the axle assembly (Fig. 013). 16. Remove the push nut from the axle assembly (Fig. 015). 3 Fig 013 PICT-7423 15. Remove the cap from the axle assembly (Fig. 014). Fig 014 Fig 015 PICT-7425 17. Remove the axle assembly from the front pivot axle (Fig. 016). PICT-7424 Fig 016 PICT-7431a 18. Repeat steps 13-17 to remove the second axle.
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CHASSIS 19. Cut the cable tie securing the wire harness to the right hand hood pivot bracket (Fig. 017). 21. Support the front pivot axle (Fig. 019). 3 Fig 019 Fig 017 20. Cut the electrical tape securing the wire harness to the plastic harness guide (Fig. 018). Fig 018 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual PICT-7439a PICT-7434 PICT-7462a 22. Remove the nuts from the 2 bolts securing the pivot axle and deck hanger bracket to the frame (Fig. 020).
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CHASSIS 23. Remove the 4 bolts (2 on the right, 2 on the left) securing the left and right pivot supports to the frame (Fig. 021). 25. Remove the second bolt and deck hanger plate from the pivot axle (Fig. 023). 3 Fig 023 Fig 021 24. Remove one of the bolts securing the deck hanger plate and pivot axle to the frame (Fig. 022). 26. Remove the muffler, heat shield and bracket assembly (Fig. 024).
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CHASSIS 27. Remove the pivot bar bracket (Fig. 025). Installation 1. Position the front pivot axle to the front of the frame (Fig. 027). 3 Fig 025 PICT-7450 Fig 027 PICT-7451 28. Remove the front pivot axle (Fig. 026). 2. Position the pivot bar bracket to the front pivot axle (Fig. 028).
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CHASSIS 3. Position the muffler, heat shield and bracket assembly to the frame (Fig. 029). 4. Loosely install 4 bolts securing the left and right pivot supports to the frame (2 bolts on the left side bracket and 2 bolts on the right side bracket) (Fig. 031). 3 Fig 029 PICT-7449 Fig 031 Note: The tailpipe needs to be aligned and inserted into the muffler upon assembly (Fig. 030). Fig 030 5. Position the deck hanger plate to the pivot axle and install a shoulder bolt (Fig. 032).
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CHASSIS 6. Align the second hole in the deck hanger bracket with the pivot axle and install a second shoulder bolt (Fig. 033). 8. Tighten the 4 bolts securing the left and right pivot supports to the frame (2 bolts on the left side bracket and 2 bolts on the right side bracket) (Fig. 035). 3 Fig 033 PICT-7444 7. Loosely install a nut onto the 2 shoulder bolts securing the pivot axle and deck hanger bracket to the frame (Fig. 034). Fig 034 Fig 035 9.
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CHASSIS 10. Apply electrical tape to secure the wire harness to the plastic harness guide (Fig. 037). Note: The following steps, 12 thru 21, should be done on both the right and left sides of the axle. 12. Insert the axle assembly into the pivot axle (Fig. 039). 3 Fig 037 PICT-7464 11. Secure the wire harness to the right hand hood pivot bracket with a cable tie (Fig. 038). Fig 039 PICT-7468a 13. Position the ball joint into the axle assembly (Fig. 040).
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CHASSIS 14. Install a nut onto the ball joint and torque to 12.5 to 29 ft-lbs. (16.94 to 39.54 Nm) (Fig. 041). 16. Apply grease to the axle assembly (Fig. 043). 3 Fig 043 Fig 041 PICT-7472 PICT-7470a 15. Install a cap/push nut onto the axle assembly (Fig. 042). 17. Slide the wheel and tire assembly onto the axle assembly (Fig. 044). Note: The wheel bearing is installed in the rim.
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CHASSIS 18. Install a washer onto the axle assembly (Fig. 045). 20. Apply grease to the wheel bearing (Fig. 047). 3 Fig 045 PICT-7474a 19. Install a cotter pin into the axle assembly (Fig. 046). Fig 046 3-12 PICT-7475a Fig 047 PICT-7477a 21. Install the hub cap (Fig. 048).
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CHASSIS 22. Lower the machine. 25. Lower the hood (Fig. 051). 23. Position the hood on the chassis (Fig. 049). 3 Fig 051 Fig 049 PICT-7063 PICT-7066 26. Install the deck rod into the deck hanger bracket (Fig. 052). 24. Plug the headlights into the wire harness (Fig. 050). Fig 052 Fig 050 PICT-7399a PICT-7064 27. Install the mower deck: 42” deck on page 7-67; 46” deck on page 7-72; 50” deck on page 7-76. 28. Connect the positive and then the negative battery cable. 29.
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CHASSIS 4. Remove the washer from the axle assembly (Fig. 055). Axle Assembly Replacement Removal 1. Raise the front of the machine. 2. Remove the hub cap (Fig. 053). 3 Fig 055 Fig 053 PICT-7067 PICT-7070 5. Remove the wheel and tire assembly from the axle assembly (Fig. 056). 3. Remove the cotter pin from the axle assembly (Fig. 054).
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CHASSIS Note: There are inner and outer bushings included with the rim assembly. When the wheel is removed, the inner bushing may come off with the wheel or stay on the axle assembly. 6. Remove the bushing from each of the axle assemblies if it stayed in place at tire assembly removal (Fig. 059). Bushing stays in rim of tire (Fig. 057): 3 Fig 059 Fig 057 PICT-7415a PICT-7410a 7. Remove the nut securing the ball joint to the axle assembly (Fig. 060). Bushing stays on axle assembly (Fig.
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CHASSIS 8. Remove the ball joint from the axle assembly (Fig. 061). 10. Remove the push nut from the axle assembly (Fig. 063). 3 Fig 061 PICT-7078 9. Remove the cap from the axle assembly (Fig. 062). Fig 062 Fig 063 11. Remove the axle assembly from the axle pivot (Fig. 064).
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CHASSIS 3. Position the ball joint into the axle assembly (Fig. 067). Installation 1. Position the axle assembly into the axle pivot (Fig. 065). 3 Fig 067 Fig 065 PICT-7078 PICT-7087 4. Install a nut onto the ball joint and torque to 12.5 to 29 ft-lbs. (16.94 to 39.54 Nm) (Fig. 068). 2. Install a cap/push nut onto the axle assembly (Fig. 066).
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CHASSIS 5. Apply grease to lubricate the front axle pivot (Fig. 069). 7. Install a washer onto the axle assembly (Fig. 071). 3 Fig 071 Fig 069 PICT-7070 PICT-7091a 8. Install a cotter pin into the axle pivot (Fig. 072). 6. Slide the wheel and tire assembly onto the axle assembly (Fig. 070). Note: The wheel bearing is installed in the rim.
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CHASSIS 9. Apply grease to the wheel bearing (Fig. 073). Steering Wheel Replacement Removal 1. Remove the steering wheel cap (Fig. 075). 3 Fig 073 PICT-7092 10. Install the hub cap (Fig. 074). Fig 075 PICT-7103 2. Remove the bolt and washer securing the steering wheel to the steering shaft (Fig. 076). Fig 074 PICT-7067 11. Lower the machine.
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CHASSIS 3. Remove the steering wheel (Fig. 077). 2. Install the washer and bolt to secure the steering wheel to the steering shaft (Fig. 079). 3 Fig 077 PICT-7105 Fig 079 PICT-7104 Installation 3. Install the steering wheel cap (Fig. 080). 1. Position the front tires so that they are pointing straight forward. Slide the steering wheel onto the steering shaft (Fig. 078).
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CHASSIS 3. Remove the steering wheel (Fig. 083). Steering Shaft Replacement Removal 1. Remove the steering wheel cap (Fig. 081). 3 Fig 083 Fig 081 PICT-7103 PICT-7105 4. Raise the hood (Fig. 084). 2. Remove the bolt and washer securing the steering wheel to the steering shaft (Fig. 082).
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CHASSIS 5. Remove the mower deck: 42” deck on page 7-64; 46” deck on page 7-69; 50” deck on page 7-74. 8. Lift the fuel tank out of the tower (Fig. 087). 6. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel filter and drain all the fuel from the fuel tank. Reconnect the fuel line to the fuel filter (Fig. 085). 3 Fig 087 Fig 085 PICT-7094 7. Remove the two screws securing the fuel tank support rods to the dash supports (Fig. 086). 9. Raise the machine to access the steering gear assembly. 10.
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CHASSIS 11. Remove the pinion from the steering shaft (Fig. 089). 13. Lower the machine. 14. Pull the steering shaft up out of the hex flange bearing, angle the steering shaft in between the pedal levers and lower it out of the tower (Fig. 091). 3 Fig 089 PICT-7659a 12. Push up on the steering shaft and remove the washer (Fig. 090). Fig 091 PICT-7663 15. Remove the hex flange bushing (Fig. 092). Note: Inspect the hex flange bushing and replace if worn or damaged.
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CHASSIS Installation 3. Raise the tractor. 1. Install the hex flange bushing into the steering support bracket ensuring the hex is seated in the bracket (Fig. 093). 4. Push up on the steering shaft to install a washer onto the steering shaft (Fig. 095). 3 Fig 095 Fig 093 PICT-7661a PICT-7668a 5. Slide the pinion onto the steering shaft (Fig. 096). 2. Slide the steering shaft up into the tower from below, insert the lower end of the steering shaft into the hex flange bushing (Fig. 094).
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CHASSIS 6. Loosely install a nut on the steering shaft. Secure the steering gear in place with a Phillips screwdriver and tighten the nut (Fig. 097). 8. Lower the tractor. 9. Position the fuel tank into the tower (Fig. 099). 3 Fig 097 PICT-7656a 7. Grease the pinion gear with #2 general purpose grease (Fig. 098). Fig 098 Fig 099 10. Position the fuel tank support rods and install two screws securing the fuel tank support rods to the dash supports (Fig. 100).
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CHASSIS 11. Lower the hood (Fig. 101). 13. Install the washer and bolt to secure the steering wheel to the steering shaft (Fig. 103). 3 Fig 101 PICT-7063a Fig 103 12. With the tractor’s wheels straight ahead, position the steering wheel onto the steering shaft (Fig. 102). Fig 102 PICT-7105 PICT-7104 14. Install the steering wheel cap (Fig. 104). Fig 104 PICT-7106 15. Install the mower deck: 42” deck on page 7-67; 46” deck on page 7-72; 50” deck on page 7-76.
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CHASSIS Electric PTO Clutch Replacement Removal 1. Remove the mower deck from the tractor. Refer to “50” Mower Deck Removal” on page 7-74. 4. Route the clutch connector out through the slot in the frame. 5. Remove the bolt and lock washer securing the clutch to the crankshaft (Fig. 106). 2. Raise the tractor so the clutch can be accessed. 3. Unplug the clutch from the wire harness (Fig. 105). 3 Fig 106 PICT-7982 6. Remove the clutch and washer(s) from the crankshaft (Fig. 107).
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CHASSIS Installation 1. Apply anti-seize compound to the crankshaft (Fig. 108). 3. Align the keyway in the clutch with the key on the crankshaft and slide the clutch and washer assembly onto the crankshaft. (Fig. 110). 3 Fig 110 Fig 108 PICT-7984 2. Lay the washer(s) on top of the clutch (Fig. 109). Fig 109 4. Install the bolt and lock washer securing the clutch to the crankshaft. Torque the bolt to 37.5–50 ft-lbs. (50.84–67.79 Nm) (Fig. 111).
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CHASSIS 5. Route the clutch plug through the slot in the frame. Fuel Tank Replacement 6. Plug the clutch into the wire harness (Fig. 112). Removal 1. Raise the hood (Fig. 113). 3 Fig 112 PICT-7977a Fig 113 PICT-7063 7. Lower the tractor to the ground. 8. Install the mower deck onto the tractor. Refer to “50” Mower Deck Installation” on page 7-76. 2. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel filter and drain all the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved container (Fig. 114).
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CHASSIS 3. Remove the two screws securing the fuel tank support rods to the dash supports (Fig. 115). Installation 1. Position the fuel tank into the engine compartment (Fig. 117). 3 Fig 115 PICT-7099a Fig 117 PICT-7100a 4. Remove the fuel tank from the engine compartment (Fig. 116). 2. Position the fuel tank support rods and install screws to secure the fuel tank (Fig. 118).
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CHASSIS 3. Connect the fuel line to the fuel filter and secure with a hose clamp (Fig. 119). Hood Replacement Removal 1. Raise the hood (Fig. 121). 3 Fig 119 PICT-7094 Fig 121 4. Lower the hood (Fig. 120). PICT-7063 2. Unplug the headlights from the wire harness (Fig. 122).
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CHASSIS 3. Remove the hood from the chassis (Fig. 123). 2. Plug the headlights to the wire harness (Fig. 125). 3 Fig 123 PICT-7066 Fig 125 PICT-7064 3. Lower the hood (Fig. 126). Installation 1. Position the hood on the chassis (Fig. 124).
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CHASSIS 4. Remove the battery hold down rod (Fig. 129). Fender Replacement Removal 1. Lift the seat to access the battery compartment. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery terminal (Fig. 127). 3 Fig 129 PICT-7109a 5. Remove the battery from the battery tray (Fig. 130). Fig 127 PICT-7107 3. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the battery terminal (Fig. 128).
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CHASSIS 6. Remove the battery tray (Fig. 131). 8. Loosen the bolt and nut securing the left seat mount bracket to the seat bracket (Fig. 133). 3 Fig 131 PICT-7111 Fig 133 PICT-7115 7. Disconnect the two seat switch wires (Fig. 132). 9. Release the extension spring from the seat mount bracket (Fig. 134).
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CHASSIS 10. Remove the 4 bolts securing the seat mount brackets to the fender (Fig. 135). 12. Remove the shifter knob from the shift lever (Fig. 137). 3 Fig 135 PICT-7119 PICT-7121 Fig 138 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual PICT-7122 13. Remove the height-of-cut grip from the height-of-cut lever (Fig. 138). 11. Remove the seat (Fig. 136).
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CHASSIS 14. Pry up the front portion of the left hand foot pad (Fig. 139). 16. Pry up the front portion of the right hand foot pad (Fig. 141). 3 Fig 139 PICT-7124 15. Remove the bolt, nut and washer securing the fender to the frame (Fig. 140). Fig 140 3-36 PICT-7125 Fig 141 PICT-7213 17. Remove the bolt nut and washer securing the fender to the frame (Fig. 142).
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CHASSIS 18. Locate the 2 screws under the danger decal on the fender. Cut the decal to expose the bolt heads (Fig. 143). 20. Raise the fender and prop it slightly to access the fasteners securing the brake pedal to the brake control assembly (Fig. 145). 3 Fig 143 PICT-7129 19. Remove the 2 screws (Fig. 144). Fig 145 PICT-7131a Remove the two sets of fasteners securing the brake pedal lever to the brake control assembly (Fig. 146): A B Fig 144 PICT-7130 Fig 146 PICT-7132 A.
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CHASSIS 21. Remove the brake pedal (Fig. 147). 23. Remove the speed control pedal (Fig. 149). 3 Fig 147 PICT-7134 22. Remove the two bolts securing the speed control pedal to the speed control assembly (Fig. 148). Fig 149 24. Remove the fender (Fig. 150).
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CHASSIS 3. Install 2 bolts to secure the speed control pedal to the speed control assembly (Fig. 153). Installation 1. Position the fender onto the frame (Fig. 151). 3 Fig 153 Fig 151 2. Position the speed control pedal to the speed control assembly (Fig. 152). 4. Position the brake pedal to the brake control assembly (Fig. 154).
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CHASSIS 5. Raise the fender and prop it slightly to access the fasteners securing the brake pedal to the brake control assembly (Fig. 155). 7. Begin securing the fender to the frame by installing 2 screws located under the danger decal (Fig. 157). Glue the cut decal pieces into place or replace the decal. 3 Fig 155 PICT-7131a Fig 157 6. Install the two sets of fasteners securing the brake pedal lever to the brake control assembly (Fig. 156): PICT-7130 8.
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CHASSIS 9. Push the foot pad down to the foot rest by applying pressure down on the ratchet clip (Fig. 159). 11. Push the left side foot pad down to the foot rest by applying pressure down on the ratchet clip (Fig. 161). 3 Fig 159 PICT-7216 Fig 161 10. Install the bolt, nut and washer securing the left side of the fender to the frame and tighten (Fig. 160). Fig 160 12. Install the height-of-cut grip onto the height-of-cut lever (Fig. 162).
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CHASSIS 13. Install the shifter knob onto the shift lever (Fig. 163). 15. Install the 4 bolts securing the seat mount brackets to the fender (Fig. 165). 3 Fig 163 PICT-7122 Fig 165 14. Position the seat onto the fender, aligning the seat mount bracket holes with the holes in the fender (Fig. 164). Fig 164 3-42 PICT-7121 PICT-7119 16. Loosen the bolt and nut securing the left seat mount bracket to the seat (Fig. 166).
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CHASSIS 17. Install the extension spring from the seat mount bracket to the seat pivot bracket (Fig. 167). 19. Connect the two seat switch connectors to the switch springs (Fig. 169). 3 Fig 167 PICT-7117 18. Tighten the bolt and nut to secure the left seat mount bracket to the seat mount (Fig. 168). Fig 169 20. Install the battery tray (Fig. 170).
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CHASSIS 21. Install the battery in the battery tray (Fig. 171). 23. Connect the positive battery cable to the battery terminal (Fig. 173). 3 Fig 171 PICT-7110 Fig 173 PICT-7108 22. Install the battery hold down rod (Fig. 172). 24. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery terminal (Fig. 174). Fig 172 PICT-7109a Fig 174 PICT-7107 25. Test operate tractor to ensure all controls and the seat switch are operating properly.
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CHASSIS 3. Remove the steering wheel (Fig. 177). Tower Replacement Removal 1. Remove the steering wheel cap (Fig. 175). 3 Fig 177 Fig 175 PICT-7141 PICT-7143 4. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel filter and drain all the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved container (Fig. 178). 2. Remove the bolt and washer securing the steering wheel to the steering shaft (Fig. 176).
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CHASSIS 5. Remove the rear fender. See “Fender Replacement Removal” on page 3-33. 8. Unplug the hour meter from the wire harness (Fig. 181). 6. Remove the two screws securing the fuel tank support rods to the tower supports (Fig. 179). 3 Fig 181 Fig 179 PICT-7148 PICT-7144a 9. Electric PTO models: Unplug the electric PTO switch plug (Fig. 182). 7. Remove the fuel tank from the engine compartment (Fig. 180).
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CHASSIS 10. Disconnect the ignition module from the wire harness (Fig. 183). 12. Remove the fuse holder from the tower support by depressing the tabs (Fig. 185). 3 Fig 183 PICT-7149 11. Unplug the ignition switch from the wire harness (Fig. 184). Fig 185 13. Remove the throttle decal from the tower (Fig. 186).
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CHASSIS 14. Remove the bolt and nut securing the control knob to the throttle/choke assembly (Fig. 187). 16. Remove the 2 screws securing the throttle/choke assembly to the tower (Fig. 189). 3 Fig 187 PICT-7154 15. Remove the control knob (Fig. 188). Fig 188 Fig 189 17. Pull the throttle/choke assembly out from the rear of the tower (Fig. 190).
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CHASSIS 18. Remove the 2 nuts securing the deck engage handle to the PTO engage lever and stop bracket (manual PTO models) (Fig. 191). 20. Separate the deck engage handle/bolt assembly from the PTO engage lever (manual PTO models) (Fig. 193). 3 Fig 191 PICT-7159 19. Remove the stop bracket (manual PTO models) (Fig. 192). Fig 192 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual PICT-7164 Fig 193 PICT-7165 21. Remove the cotter pin from the park brake linkage rod (Fig. 194).
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CHASSIS 22. Remove the linkage rod from the park brake lever (Fig. 195). 24. Remove the linkage rod from the cruise control lever (Fig. 197). 3 Fig 195 PICT-7168 23. Remove the cotter pin from the cruise control linkage rod (Fig. 196). Fig 196 3-50 PICT-7169 Fig 197 PICT-7170 25. Remove the screws securing the top of the tower to the top of the tower support brackets (Fig. 198).
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CHASSIS 26. Remove the 2 screws securing the lower front left and right corners of the tower to the frame (Fig. 199). 28. Lift the tower assembly off the frame (Fig. 201). 3 Fig 201 Fig 199 PICT-7175 PICT-7198 29. Remove the PTO knob from the deck engage handle in the tower (Fig. 202). 27. Loosen the 2 bolts securing the lower rear corners of the tower to the frame (Fig. 200).
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CHASSIS 30. Remove the deck engage handle from the tower by routing it out the back side of the tower (Fig. 203). 32. Remove the ignition switch module by depressing the 4 tabs (Fig. 205). 3 Fig 203 PICT-7182 31. Remove the hour meter from the tower by squeezing the tabs (Fig. 204). Fig 204 Fig 205 33. Remove the screw securing the bent lever rod to the back of the tower and then remove the rod/lever assembly from the tower (Fig. 206).
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CHASSIS 34. Remove the 2 screws securing the left tower support to the frame (Fig. 207). Installation 1. Position the left tower support onto the frame (Fig. 209). 3 Fig 207 PICT-7191 Fig 209 PICT-7194 35. Remove the left tower support from the frame (Fig. 208). 2. Install 2 screws to secure the support onto the frame (Fig. 210). Fig 208 PICT-7192 Fig 210 PICT-7191 36. Repeat steps 34 and 35 on the right tower support.
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CHASSIS 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to install the right tower support. 6. Install the hour meter into the tower (Fig. 213). 4. Position the bent lever rod into the tower and secure with a screw (Fig. 211). 3 Fig 213 Fig 211 PICT-7188a PICT-7184 7. Position the deck engage handle into the tower by routing it in through the back side of the tower (Fig. 214). 5. Install the ignition switch module into the tower (Fig. 212).
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CHASSIS 8. Install the PTO knob onto the deck engage handle (Fig. 215). 10. Tighten the 2 bolts to secure the lower rear corners of the tower to the frame (Fig. 217). 3 Fig 215 PICT-7179a 9. Position the tower assembly so that the 2 tabs on the lower rear corners of the tower are slid under the 2 loose bolts on the frame (Fig. 216). Fig 217 11. Install 2 screws to secure the lower front corners of the tower to the frame (Fig. 218).
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CHASSIS 12. Install the screws securing the top of the tower to the top of the tower support brackets (Fig. 219). 14. Install a cotter pin to secure the rod to the cruise control lever (Fig. 221). 3 Fig 219 PICT-7172 Fig 221 PICT-7169 13. Position the cruise control rod into the cruise control lever (Fig. 220). 15. Position the park brake rod into the park brake lever (Fig. 222).
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CHASSIS 16. Install a cotter pin to secure the park brake rod to the park brake lever (Fig. 223). 18. Assemble the stop bracket onto the deck engagement handle bolts (manual PTO models) (Fig. 225). 3 Fig 223 PICT-7166 Fig 225 PICT-7164a 17. Insert the two bolts on the deck engagement handle assembly into the PTO engage lever (manual PTO models) (Fig. 224). 19. Install 2 nuts securing the deck engagement handle assembly and stop bracket to the PTO engage lever (manual PTO models) (Fig. 226).
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CHASSIS 20. Position the throttle/choke assembly into the slot in the tower (Fig. 227). 22. Slide the control knob onto the throttle/choke assembly (Fig. 229). 3 Fig 227 PICT-7206 21. Install 2 screws to secure the throttle/choke assembly to the tower (Fig. 228). Fig 228 3-58 PICT-7156 Fig 229 PICT-7208 23. Install the bolt and nut securing the control knob to the throttle/choke assembly (Fig. 230).
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CHASSIS 24. Install the throttle decal onto the tower (Fig. 231). 26. Plug the ignition switch into the wire harness (Fig. 233). 3 Fig 231 PICT-7153 Fig 233 25. Install the fuse holder into the dash support (Fig. 232). Fig 232 27. Connect the ignition module to the wire harness (Fig. 234).
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CHASSIS 28. Electric PTO models: Plug the electric PTO switch plug into the switch (Fig. 235). 30. Position the fuel tank into the engine compartment (Fig. 237). 3 Fig 235 PICT-9826 29. Plug the hour meter into the wire harness (Fig. 236). Fig 236 Fig 237 31. Install two screws securing the fuel tank support rods to the dash supports (Fig. 238).
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CHASSIS 32. Install the fender. Refer to “Fender Replacement Installation” on page 3-39. 35. Install the washer and secure the steering wheel to the steering shaft with a bolt (Fig. 241). 33. Connect the fuel line to the fuel filter and secure in place with a hose clamp (Fig. 239). 3 Fig 241 Fig 239 PICT-7142 PICT-7094 36. Install the steering wheel cap (Fig. 242). 34. With the front wheels pointing straight ahead, position the steering wheel onto the steering shaft (Fig. 240).
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CHASSIS Lower Transmission Drive Belt Replacement - Gear Drive Models 6. Remove the belt keeper rod (Fig. 244). Removal 1. Remove the mower deck: 42” deck on page 7-64; 46” deck on page 7-69; 50” deck on page 7-74. 2. Remove the upper transmission drive belt. See “Upper Transmission Drive Belt Replacement Removal” on page 3-67. 3 3. Electric PTO models: Remove the electric PTO clutch. Refer to “Electric PTO Clutch Replacement Removal” on page 3-27. 4. Raise the machine to access the belt.
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CHASSIS 8. While sliding the pulley off the crankshaft, slip the lower transmission drive belt off the pulley (Fig. 246). 10. Electric PTO models: Slide the engine pulley off the crankshaft. While sliding the pulley off the crankshaft remove the belt from the pulley. (Fig. 248). 3 Fig 246 PICT-7305 Fig 248 PICT-7305 9. Remove the pulley from the crankshaft (Fig. 247). 11. Remove the belt guide (bolt and spacer) from the frame. It must be accessed through the steering support bracket (Fig. 249).
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CHASSIS 12. Remove the belt from around the crankshaft and feed it back toward the rear of the machine, removing it from the double idler pulleys (Fig. 250). Installation 1. Route the lower transmission drive belt into the variable speed pulley by lifting up on the middle section of the pulley and placing the belt into the lower groove of the pulley (Fig. 252). 3 Fig 250 PICT-7309 13. Remove the lower transmission drive belt from the variable speed pulley and pull it out of the machine (Fig. 251).
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CHASSIS 3. Apply anti-seize compound to the crankshaft (Fig. 254). 5. While sliding the engine pulley onto the crankshaft, slip the lower transmission drive belt onto the engine pulley (Fig. 256). 3 Fig 254 PICT-7315 Fig 256 4. Electric PTO models: Slide the engine pulley onto the crankshaft. While sliding the pulley up, route the belt around the pulley (Fig. 255). Fig 255 6. Install the crankshaft bolt and washer securing the engine pulley to the crankshaft. Torque the bolt to 37.5 to 50 ft-lbs. (50.
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CHASSIS 7. Install the rod end of the keeper rod into the frame. Secure the keeper rod by installing a bolt through the loop end and into the frame (Fig. 258). 9. Route the belt around the double idler pulleys (Fig. 260). 3 Fig 260 Fig 258 PICT-7332 PICT-7318 8. Install the belt guide (bolt and spacer) to the frame through the steering support bracket. Ensure the belt is routed to the right of the belt guide (Fig. 259). 10. Electric PTO models: Install the electric PTO clutch onto the crankshaft.
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CHASSIS Upper Transmission Drive Belt Replacement - Gear Drive Models 3. Remove the battery from battery compartment (Fig. 262). The mower deck has been removed for photo purposes. Removal 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and then the positive battery cable. 3 2. Remove the battery hold down strap (Fig. 261). Fig 262 PICT-7276 4. Remove the battery tray (Fig. 263).
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CHASSIS 5. Place a strap around the idler arm. Pull on the strap and secure it so that tension is released from the belt (Fig. 264). 7. Remove the transmission pulley from the transmission (Fig. 266). A 3 Fig 266 Fig 264 PICT-7283 PICT-7280 A. Strapped idler arm 8. Remove the belt from the top groove of the variable speed pulley (Fig. 267). 6. Using a screwdriver, secure the transmission pulley through the vent hole. Remove the nut that secures the transmission pulley to the transmission (Fig. 265).
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CHASSIS 9. Remove the upper transmission drive belt from the idler pulley and remove it from the machine (Fig. 268). 2. Route the belt into the top groove of the variable speed pulley (Fig. 270). 3 Fig 270 Fig 268 Installation 1. Secure the idler arm with a strap so the belt will not be under tension during installation. Install the upper transmission drive belt onto the idler pulley (Fig. 269). 3. Position the transmission pulley above the transmission and rout the upper transmission belt around it.
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CHASSIS 4. With a screwdriver inserted through the pulley vent hole, secure the transmission pulley to the transmission with a nut. Torque the nut to 35-33 ft-lbs. (33.9-44.7 Nm) (Fig. 272). 7. Place the battery into the battery compartment (Fig. 274). A 3 Fig 274 Fig 272 PICT-7276 PICT-7282 8. Install the battery hold down strap (Fig. 275). A. Screwdriver 5. Remove the strap securing the idler pulley. 6. Install the battery tray (Fig. 273). Fig 275 PICT-7497 9.
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CHASSIS Transmission Drive Belt (Hydro) Replacement 4. Remove the battery hold down strap (Fig. 278). Removal 1. Remove the mower deck. Refer to “46” Mower Deck Removal” on page 7-69. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable (Fig. 276). 3 Fig 278 PICT-7109a 5. Lift the battery out of the battery tray (Fig. 279). Fig 276 PICT-7494 3. Disconnect the positive battery cable (Fig. 277).
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CHASSIS 6. Remove the battery tray (Fig. 280). 8. Remove the transmission drive belt from the fixed V idler (Fig. 282). 3 Fig 280 PICT-7500 Fig 282 7. Remove tension from the center double idler bracket and remove the transmission drive belt from the idler pulley (Fig. 281). PICT-7508 9. Secure the engine pulley and remove the bolt and washer retaining it to the crankshaft (Fig. 283). A Fig 281 PICT-7505 Fig 283 PICT-7507 A.
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CHASSIS 10. Begin sliding the engine pulley down the crankshaft and remove the transmission drive belt from the pulley (Fig. 284). 12. Remove the transmission drive belt from above the steering support bracket (Fig. 286). 3 Fig 286 Fig 284 PICT-7515 PICT-7510 11. Remove the transmission drive belt from around the crankshaft (Fig. 285). 13. Remove the transmission drive belt from around the transmission pulley and fan and remove it from the machine (Fig. 287).
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CHASSIS 3. Continue routing the belt forward and position it around the crankshaft (Fig. 290). Installation 1. Position the transmission belt around the transmission fan pulley (Fig. 288). 3 Fig 290 Fig 288 PICT-7314 PICT-7583 4. Apply anti-seize compound to the crankshaft (Fig. 291). 2. Route the belt between the frame and the steering support bracket (Fig. 289).
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CHASSIS 5. Align the key of the engine pulley with the keyway on the crankshaft. Slide the engine pulley onto the crankshaft and install the transmission belt onto the pulley (Fig. 292). 7. Route the transmission drive belt around the fixed V-idler pulley (Fig. 294). 3 Fig 294 Fig 292 PICT-7590 6. Install a bolt and washer to secure the engine pulley to the crankshaft and torque to 37.5 to 50 ft-lbs. (50.84 to 67.79 Nm) (Fig. 293). 8.
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CHASSIS 9. Install the mower deck. Refer to “46” Mower Deck Installation” on page 7-72. 12. Install the battery hold down strap (Fig. 298). 10. Install the battery tray (Fig. 296). 3 Fig 298 Fig 296 PICT-7497 PICT-7500 13. Connect the positive battery cable (Fig. 299). 11. Position the battery into the battery tray (Fig. 297).
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CHASSIS 14. Connect the negative battery cable (Fig. 300). Removal 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and then the positive battery cable. 2. Remove the battery hold down strap (Fig. 301). 3 Fig 300 PICT-7494 15. Purge the system. Refer to “Purging the System” on page 3-82. Fig 301 PICT-7109a 16. Check the neutral adjustment. Refer to “Neutral Adjustment” on page 3-84. 17. Check the brake adjustment. Refer to “Brake Adjustment” on page 3-91. 3. Remove the battery from battery compartment (Fig.
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CHASSIS 4. Remove the battery tray (Fig. 303). 6. Slip both the lower and upper belts off the variable speed pulley (Fig. 305). 3 Fig 303 PICT-7277 Fig 305 5. Place a strap around the idler arm. Pull on the strap and secure it so that tension is released from the belt (Fig. 304). PICT-7346 7. Remove the 2 screws securing the variable speed pulley to the frame (Fig. 306). A Fig 304 PICT-7280 Fig 306 PICT-7333a A.
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CHASSIS 8. Slide the variable speed pulley off the transmission shaft (Fig. 307). 2. Position the variable speed pulley with the bracket up against the frame and install the 2 bolts (Fig. 309). 3 Fig 307 PICT-7339 Fig 309 PICT-7333a Installation 1. Place the variable speed pulley onto the transmission shaft and install the upper and lower belts onto the pulley (Fig. 308). 3. Release the strapped idler arm making sure the belt is in the idler pulley groove (Fig. 310).
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CHASSIS 4. Install the battery tray (Fig. 311). 6. Install the battery hold down strap (Fig. 313). 3 Fig 311 PICT-7277 5. Place the battery into the battery compartment (Fig. 312). Fig 313 7. Connect the positive battery cable (Fig. 314).
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CHASSIS 8. Connect the negative battery cable (Fig. 315). 2. Remove the 3 bolts securing the bearing cup to the pulley bracket (Fig. 317). 3 Fig 315 PICT-7494 Fig 317 Variable Speed Pulley Service PICT-7342 3. Remove the bearing cup (Fig. 318). Disassembly 1. Remove the center bolt and washer securing the bearings to the pulley shaft (Fig. 316).
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CHASSIS 4. Remove the 2 ball bearings (Fig. 319). Assembly Assemble the variable speed pulley assembly in reverse order of disassembly. Purging the System - Hydrostatic Models Due to the effect air has on efficiency in hydrostatic drive applications, it is critical that it be purged from the system. 3 Fig 319 PICT-7344 These purge procedures should be implemented any time a hydrostatic system has been opened to facilitate maintenance or any additional oil has been added to the system.
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CHASSIS Before starting, make sure the transaxle is at the specified oil level (Fig. 321). A B C Fluid Change - Hydrostatic Models The Hydro-Gear transaxle is factory filled, sealed and does not require oil maintenance. However, in the event of oil contamination or degradation, oil replacement may correct certain performance problems. Remove the transaxle from the vehicle and completely drain the oil from the top fluid fill port. Refill unit as near the top of fill port as is practical.
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CHASSIS Neutral Adjustment - Hydrostatic Models 3. Remove the bolt, washer and wheel assembly from the right axle (Fig. 324). Before making a neutral adjustment, the transmission must be warmed up for at least 10 minutes. 1. Loosen the bolt and washer retaining the right side wheel to the right side axle (Fig. 323). 3 Fig 324 Fig 323 PICT-7221 PICT-7597 4. Locate the neutral adjusting puck and loosen the Allen head bolt.
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CHASSIS 5. Start the engine and run it at full throttle. Front Wheel Toe-in Measurement 6. Rotate the adjusting puck in both directions and watch the axle direction. Adjust the puck so it is set at the midpoint between forward and reverse axle rotation. Make sure the axle is not moving. If there is uneven tire wear, lawn scuffing, or hard steering, toe-in may need to be adjusted. The front toe-in measurement should be 1/16” to 5/16” (1.58 to 7.93mm).
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CHASSIS 3. Measure the distance between the front rims at steering axle level (front and rear of the wheels). Note: You can also measure between the tread mold marks if the tires are new (Fig. 328 - front and Fig. 329 - rear). Front Wheel Toe-in Adjustment 1. Remove the tie rod from one steering arm (Fig. 330). 3 Fig 330 Fig 328 PICT-7830 PICT-7821 2. Loosen the jam nut securing the ball joint to the steering rod (Fig. 331). Fig 329 PICT-7828 Fig 331 PICT-7831 4.
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CHASSIS 3. Rotate the ball joint one turn: clockwise to increase toe-in; counterclockwise to decrease toe-in (Fig. 332). Autodrive Pedal Adjustment Hydrostatic Models IMPORTANT: If more than one turn is required to meet specifications, alternate between the right and left steering rods to maintain steering wheel alignment. 1. Remove the mower deck. Refer to “46” Mower Deck Removal” on page 7-69. 2.
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CHASSIS 3. If adjustment is needed: 6. Remove the washer from the speed control assembly (Fig. 338). 4. Locate the speed control assembly on the underside of the steering support bracket (Fig. 336). 3 Fig 338 Fig 336 PICT-7683 PICT-7682a 7. Remove the Autodrive pedal return spring (Fig. 339). 5. Remove both hairpin cotters from the main pin on the speed control assembly (Fig. 337).
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CHASSIS 8. Remove the lock nut from the main pin (Fig. 340). 10. Loosen the jam nut on the idler adjustment rod. Turn the idler adjustment rod clockwise or counterclockwise until the proper adjustment has been achieved (Fig. 342). B 3 A Fig 340 PICT-7691 Fig 342 9. Remove the main pin from the speed control assembly (Fig. 341). A. Jam nut PICT-7693 B. Idler adjustment rod 11. Tighten the jam nut.
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CHASSIS 12. Install the main pin through the adjustment rod, back into the lockout bracket, then through the speed control assembly. Install the jam nut onto the pin (Fig. 343). 14. Install 2 hairpin cotters into the main pin (Fig. 345). Note: Ensure the main pin is oriented so the hairpin holes are positioned vertically. A B 3 E C D Fig 345 PICT-7682a 15. Install the Autodrive pedal return spring into the notch on the speed control bracket (Fig. 346). Fig 343 A. Main pin B. Adjustment rod C.
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CHASSIS 16. Install the other end of the Autodrive pedal return spring to the tab on the frame (Fig. 347). Brake Adjustment - Hydrostatic Models 1. Loosen the bolt retaining the right rear wheel to the axle (Fig. 348). 3 Fig 347 PICT-7704 17. Check the travel distance on the idler bracket (approximately 1-3/8” (3.5cm) of travel with 10 lbs. (4.5kg) of pressure applied to the Autodrive pedal). If additional adjust-ment is needed, go back to step 3 and repeat adjustment. 18. Install the mower deck.
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CHASSIS 4. Remove the cotter pin securing the brake adjusting nut (Fig. 350). 6. Tighten or loosen the brake adjusting nut until slight resistance is felt on the feeler gauge when sliding it in and out (Fig. 352). A 3 Fig 350 PICT-7605 Fig 352 PICT-7606 A. Brake adjusting nut 5. Insert a 0.015 in. (.38mm) feeler gauge between the brake disc and brake puck (Fig. 351). 7. Install a new cotter pin (Fig. 353). Fig 351 A.
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CHASSIS 8. Install tire and check the brake operation again. If satisfactory brake adjustment/operation cannot be attained, the brake pucks require service. Refer to the Brake Maintenance section of Hydro-Gear manual 310-0510. 2. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel filter and drain all the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved container (Fig. 355). 9. With the parking brake released and the bypass lever in push mode, the rear wheels must rotate freely when you push the unit.
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CHASSIS 4. Remove the fuel tank from the tower/engine compartment (Fig. 357). 6. Remove the throttle/choke cable from the clamp (Fig. 359). 3 Fig 357 PICT-7100a 5. Locate the speed control assembly on the left side of the engine. Loosen the throttle/choke cable clamp (Fig. 358). Fig 359 7. Unhook the z-bend of the throttle/choke control cable from the speed control lever (Fig. 360).
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CHASSIS 8. Remove the throttle/choke decal from the tower (Fig. 361). 10. Remove the control knob (Fig. 363). 3 Fig 363 Fig 361 9. Remove the bolt and nut securing the throttle/choke control knob to the throttle/choke assembly (Fig. 362). 11. Remove the 2 screws securing the throttle/choke assembly to the tower (Fig. 364).
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CHASSIS 12. Pull the throttle/choke assembly out from the rear of the tower and remove it from the machine (Fig. 365). 2. Route the throttle/choke cable around the engine to the back side of the tower (Fig. 367). 3 Fig 365 PICT-7158 Installation 1. Hook the z-bend of the throttle/choke control cable into the second hole from the top of the speed control lever (Fig. 366). Fig 367 3.
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CHASSIS 4. Slide the control knob onto the throttle/choke control lever (Fig. 369). 6. Apply a throttle/choke decal onto the tower, over the 2 screws securing the throttle/choke assembly (Fig. 371). 3 Fig 369 PICT-9641 Fig 371 5. Install a bolt and nut to secure the control knob to the throttle/choke assembly (Fig. 370). Fig 370 7. Move the throttle/choke control lever to the “CHOKE” position (Fig. 372).
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CHASSIS 8. Remove the air cleaner cover and air cleaner form the engine (Fig. 373). 10. Position the speed control lever into the choke position (all the way back) (Fig. 375). 3 Fig 373 PICT-9645 Fig 375 PICT-9648 9. Position the throttle/choke cable into the cable clamp (Fig. 374). Note: The choke should be closed in the carburetor (Fig. 376).
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CHASSIS 11. Tighten the cable clamp securing the cable position (Fig. 377). Note: The choke should be open in the carburetor (Fig. 379). 3 Fig 377 PICT-9650 12. Position the throttle/choke control lever to the detent in the “FAST” position (Fig. 378). Fig 378 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual PICT-9653 Fig 379 PICT-9663 13. Install the air cleaner and air cleaner cover (Fig. 380).
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CHASSIS 14. Position the fuel tank into the engine compartment (Fig. 381). 16. Connect the fuel line to the fuel filter and secure with a hose clamp (Fig. 383). 3 Fig 381 PICT-7100a 15. Position the fuel tank support rods and install the screws to secure the fuel tank to the tower (Fig. 382). Fig 383 17. Lower the hood (Fig. 384). Fig 384 Fig 382 PICT-7094 PICT-7063a PICT-7099a 18. Start the tractor and run it in both forward and reverse.
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ENGINE 5. Remove the battery tray (Fig. 387). Engine Replacement Removal 1. Remove the mower deck: 42” deck on page 7-64; 46” deck on page 7-69; 50” deck on page 7-74. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and then the positive battery cable. 3. Remove the battery hold down strap (Fig. 385). Fig 387 PICT-7277 6. Raise the machine so the underside of the frame can be accessed. 7. At the front of the tractor, remove the bolt securing the belt keeper rod to the chassis (Fig. 388).
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ENGINE 8. Remove the belt keeper rod (Fig. 389). Fig 389 4 10. While sliding the pulley off the crankshaft, slip the lower transmission drive belt off the pulley (Fig. 391). PICT-7350a Fig 391 PICT-7353 9. Remove the crankshaft bolt and washer (Fig. 390). 11. Remove the 4 engine mounting bolts (Fig. 392).
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ENGINE 12. Raise the hood (Fig. 393). Fig 393 14. Remove the hood (Fig. 395). PICT-7063 13. Unplug the headlights from the wire harness (Fig. 394). Fig 394 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual PICT-7358 Fig 395 PICT-7359 15. Remove the oil drain cap and install the drain hose onto the oil drain fitting (Fig. 396).
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ENGINE 16. Loosen the engine oil dipstick. 17. Twist the oil drain counter-clockwise and drain the oil from the engine (Fig. 397). 4 21. If bumper kit is installed: Remove the 2 bolts and nuts securing the front bumper assembly to the support pivot brackets (Fig. 399). Fig 399 Fig 397 PICT-7367a PICT-9541 18. After oil has drained, turn the oil drain fitting clockwise to close. 22. If bumper kit is installed: Remove the bumper (Fig. 400). 19. Remove the drain hose.
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ENGINE 23. Remove the 4 bolts securing the right and left muffler brackets to the frame (2 on the left and 2 on the right) (Fig. 401). 25. Mark the throttle cable at the clamp (Fig. 403). Fig 403 Fig 401 PICT-7375 PICT-7371a 26. Loosen the throttle cable clamp and remove the cable from the clamp (Fig. 404). 24. Remove the muffler and heat shield assembly from the frame (Fig. 402).
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ENGINE 27. Remove the z-bend from the speed control lever (Fig. 405). 4 Fig 405 29. Remove the nut securing the positive wire from the starter assembly. Remove the positive wire from the starter assembly (Fig. 407). PICT-7379 Fig 407 PICT-7382 28. Unplug the wire harness (Fig. 406). 30. Attach chains/straps and a hoist to the lift points on the engine. Raise and remove the engine from the frame (Fig. 408).
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ENGINE 3. Unplug the wire harness (Fig. 411). Installation 1. Position the engine onto the frame (Fig. 409). Fig 411 Fig 409 PICT-7380 PICT-7386 4. Install the z-bend into the speed control lever (second hole from the top) (Fig. 412). 2. Slide the positive wire onto the starter assembly and install the nut to secure it (Fig. 410).
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ENGINE 5. Install the throttle cable into the cable clamp at the previously marked position (Fig. 413). 4 Fig 413 PICT-7392 6. Connect the fuel line to the fuel filter (Fig. 414). Fig 414 7. Install the hose clamp to secure the fuel line to the filter (Fig. 415). Fig 415 8. Position the muffler and heat shield assembly to the frame so that the tail pipe gets inserted into the muffler and the 4 bolt holes line up with the holes in the frame (Fig. 416).
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ENGINE 9. Loosely install the 4 bolts securing the right and left muffler brackets to the frame (2 on the left and 2 on the right). Tighten all 4 bolts. (Fig. 417). Fig 417 PICT-7371a 10. Optional bumper kit: Position the bumper to the frame (Fig. 418). Fig 418 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual PICT-7370 11. Optional bumper kit: Install the 2 bolts and nuts securing the front bumper assembly to the support pivot brackets (Fig. 419). Fig 419 PICT-7367a 12.
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ENGINE 13. Plug the headlights into the wire harness (Fig. 421). 15. Raise the machine so the underside of the frame can be accessed. 16. Align the engine mounting holes with the holes in the frame. Install and tighten the 4 engine mounting bolts (Fig. 423). Fig 421 4 PICT-7358 14. Lower the hood (Fig. 422). Fig 423 PICT-7355 17. Apply anti-seize compound to the crankshaft (Fig. 424).
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ENGINE 18. While sliding the engine pulley onto the crankshaft, slip the lower transmission drive belt onto the engine pulley (Fig. 425). 20. Ensure the lower transmission drive belt is routed around the double pulley (Fig. 427). Fig 427 Fig 425 19. Install the crankshaft bolt and washer securing the pulley to the crankshaft. Torque the bolt to 37.5 to 50 ft-lbs. (50.84 to 67.79 Nm) (Fig. 426). 21. Install the belt keeper rod and secure it to the frame with a bolt (Fig. 428).
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ENGINE 22. Lower the machine. 25. Install the battery hold down strap (Fig. 431). 23. Install the battery tray (Fig. 429). Fig 431 4 Fig 429 PICT-7497 PICT-7277 26. Connect the positive battery cable and then the negative battery cable. 24. Place the battery into the battery compartment (Fig. 430). 27. Install the mower deck: 42” deck on page 7-67; 46” deck on page 7-72; 50” deck on page 7-76. 28. Fill the engine with oil per the engine specifications. 29. Add fuel to the fuel tank. 30.
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GEAR DRIVE SYSTEM CVT Transmission Replacement 3. Remove both rear hub caps from the rear wheel assemblies (Fig. 434). Removal 1. Remove the negative battery cable (Fig. 432). Fig 434 Fig 432 PICT-7107 PICT-7220 4. Loosen and remove the bolt, washer, and hub cap washer located on the right and left rear tire assemblies (Fig. 435). 5 2. Using a hoist or hydraulic floor jack, raise the rear of the tractor off the ground (Fig. 433).
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GEAR DRIVE SYSTEM 5. Remove the right and left rear tires (Fig. 436). Fig 436 7. Slide the shift linkage forward away from the transmission (Fig. 438). PICT-7222 Fig 438 5 6. Shift the forward/reverse lever to the forward position. This will allow enough clearance to remove the hairpin cotter. Remove the hairpin cotter that secures the shift linkage to the shift fork (Fig. 437). 8. Support the bottom of the transmission with jack supports or a hydraulic floor jack (Fig. 439).
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GEAR DRIVE SYSTEM 9. Remove the self tapping screws and washers that secure the transmission to the front torque bracket (Fig. 440). 11. Remove the transmission mounting bracket (Fig. 442). Fig 442 Fig 440 PICT-7237 PICT-7233 10. Remove the two hex bolts and lock nuts securing the right hand side of the transmission to the frame (Fig. 441). 12. Remove the two hex bolts and lock nuts securing the left hand side of the transmission to the frame.
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GEAR DRIVE SYSTEM 13. Remove the two bolts and the spacer located on the right side of the transmission (Fig. 444). Fig 444 5 15. While lowering the transmission out of the frame, remove the transmission belt (Fig. 446). PICT-7240 14. Remove the brake spring from the brake rod (Fig. 445). Fig 446 PICT-7243 Installation 1. Position the transmission to the frame (Fig. 447).
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GEAR DRIVE SYSTEM 2. With the spacer installed, line the left side rear bolt hole in the transmission with the rear left bolt installed downward from the chassis (Fig. 448). 4. Install the transmission belt onto the transmission pulley (Fig. 450). A B Fig 450 Fig 448 A. Spacer PICT-7254 PICT-7251 B. Bolt 3. Loosely install the nut onto the bolt (Fig. 449). Fig 449 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual PICT-7253 5.
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GEAR DRIVE SYSTEM 6. Loosely install the 2 bolts and washers securing the transmission to the front torque bracket (Fig. 452). Fig 452 8. Install the remaining bolt up thru the transmission, spacer and chassis on the left side of the transmission. Loosely install the nut (Fig. 454). PICT-7256 Fig 454 5 7. Install the second bolt up thru the transmission, spacer and frame on the right side of the transmission. Loosely install the nut (Fig. 453). PICT-7261 9.
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GEAR DRIVE SYSTEM 10. Tighten the six bolts securing the transmission to the frame. 13. Move the shifter to neutral (Fig. 458). 11. Ensure the shift fork is pushed into the transmission all the way (forward position). Position the shift rod into the shift fork and install a hairpin to secure (Fig. 456). A Fig 458 PICT-7271 A. Shift rod adjustment trunnion Fig 456 PICT-7268 14. Move the shifter to reverse (Fig. 459). 5 12. Shift rod alignment check: The shift fork in the forward position (Fig.
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GEAR DRIVE SYSTEM 15. In the reverse position, the spring switch tab should be fully depressed. If adjustment is needed, move the shifter to the neutral position. Remove the hairpin from the shift rod trunnion. Rotate the trunnion clockwise or counterclockwise until the shift rod connects with the reverse spring switch when the shift lever is in the reverse position (Fig. 460 and Fig. 461). 16. Apply anti-sieze compound to the axles. Slide the left and right wheel assemblies onto tthe axles (Fig. 462).
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GEAR DRIVE SYSTEM 20. Install the negative battery cable (Fig. 466). 18. Install both rear hub caps (Fig. 464). Fig 464 PICT-7220 19. Lower the tractor and remove it from the hoist/floor jack (Fig. 465). Fig 466 PICT-7107 21. Test operate tractor in forward and reverse. Ensure the reverse caution mode system is functioning properly. Brake Puck Replacement Removal 1. Remove the hub cap from the right rear wheel (Fig. 467).
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GEAR DRIVE SYSTEM 2. Loosen the bolt retaining the right rear wheel to the axle (Fig. 468). Fig 468 5 PICT-9609 3. Raise and support the right rear of the tractor, allowing enough clearance to remove the right rear tire. 5. Remove the 2 hex head screws retaining the brake assembly to the gear drive transmission (Fig. 470). Fig 470 PICT-9656 6. Unhook the spring from the brake rod and brake assembly (Fig. 471). 4. Remove the bolt, washer and wheel assembly from the right axle (Fig. 469).
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GEAR DRIVE SYSTEM 7. Remove the outer puck from the brake assembly (Fig. 472). 9. Remove the inner puck (Fig. 474). Fig 474 Fig 472 PICT-9622 PICT-9620 Installation 8. Remove the brake disc (Fig. 473). 1. Install a new inner brake puck (Fig. 475).
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GEAR DRIVE SYSTEM 2. Install the brake disc onto the brake shaft (Fig. 476). 4. Hook the spring from the brake assembly to the brake rod (Fig. 478). Note: A new brake disc should be used if the original is deeply grooved, worn or overheated. Fig 478 Fig 476 5 PICT-9618 PICT-9657 5. Position the brake assembly to the transmission and install 2 hex head screws to secure it (Fig. 479). 3. Install a new outer puck onto the brake assembly (Fig. 477).
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GEAR DRIVE SYSTEM 6. Insert a .011” (.28mm) feeler gauge in between the outer puck and the disc. Tighten or loosen the adjusting hex nut until the proper gap is achieved (Fig. 480). 8. Install the washer and bolt securing the wheel to the axle (Fig. 482). Fig 482 Fig 480 PICT-9609 PICT-9660 9. Lower the machine so all tires are on the ground. Fig 481 5 10. Install the hub cap (Fig. 483). 7. Slide the wheel onto the axle (Fig. 481). PICT-9611 Fig 483 PICT-9608 11. Check the brake operation.
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GEAR DRIVE SYSTEM Brake Adjustment 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control (PTO). Set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to Off to stop the engine. 5. Insert a .011” (.28mm) feeler gauge between the disc and the outer puck. If the clearance is not correct make the necessary adjustment with the brake adjusting nut. Tighten the brake adjusting nut until slight resistance is felt on the feeler gauge when sliding it in and out (Fig. 485). 2.
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HYDROSTATIC DRIVE SYSTEM Hydro Transmission Replacement 4. Remove the battery hold down strap (Fig. 488). Removal 1. Remove the mower deck. Refer to “46” Mower Deck Removal” on page 7-69. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable (Fig. 486). Fig 488 PICT-7497 5. Lift the battery out of the battery tray (Fig. 489). Fig 486 PICT-7494 3. Disconnect the positive battery cable (Fig. 487).
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HYDROSTATIC DRIVE SYSTEM 6. Remove the battery tray (Fig. 490). Fig 490 8. Remove the transmission drive belt from the fixed V idler (Fig. 492). PICT-7500 Fig 492 7. With a spring removal tool, remove tension from the center double idler bracket and remove the transmission drive belt from the idler (Fig. 491). PICT-7508 9. Secure the engine pulley and remove the bolt and washer retaining it to the crankshaft (Fig. 493).
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HYDROSTATIC DRIVE SYSTEM 10. Slide the engine pulley off the crankshaft. As the pulley is being slid off the crankshaft, remove the transmission drive belt from the pulley (Fig. 494). 12. Route the transmission drive belt out from above the steering support bracket (Fig. 496). Fig 496 Fig 494 PICT-7515 PICT-7510 11. Remove the transmission drive belt from around the crankshaft (Fig. 495). 13. Remove the transmission drive belt from around the transmission pulley and fan (Fig. 497).
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HYDROSTATIC DRIVE SYSTEM 14. Insert a spring removal tool through the opening in the rear of the machine (Fig. 498). Fig 498 PICT-7553 15. Using the spring removal tool, unhook the hydro linkage return spring from the stud (Fig. 499). 16. Loosen the bolts securing the rear tires to the axle (Fig. 500). Fig 500 PICT-7519 17. Raise and support the machine so the rear tires are off the ground. 18. Remove the bolt and washer retaining the rear tire to the axle (Fig. 501).
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HYDROSTATIC DRIVE SYSTEM 19. Remove the wheel and tire assembly from the axle (Fig. 502). Fig 502 PICT-7521 20. Repeat steps 18 and 19 to remove the other rear tire. 22. Disconnect the short spring switch wire terminal from the switch post (Fig. 504). Fig 504 PICT-7556 23. Remove the self tapping screw securing the ground wire (green) to the linkage bracket (Fig. 505). 21. Remove the bypass rod spring from the bypass lever. Move the rod out of the way (Fig. 503).
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HYDROSTATIC DRIVE SYSTEM 24. Remove the brake lever return spring from the transmission housing (Fig. 506). Fig 506 26. Remove the hairpin cotter from the trunnion on the front end of the control rod and remove the trunnion from the control pedal assembly (Fig. 508). PICT-7557 Fig 508 25. Remove the cotter pin from the front end of the brake lever rod and remove the brake lever rod from the brake lever (Fig. 507). PICT-7533a 27. Support the hydro transmission. 28.
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HYDROSTATIC DRIVE SYSTEM 29. Remove 4 nuts from the 4 bolts securing the transmission to the frame (Fig. 510). Installation 1. As required, install parts on the transaxle to place it in “as removed” condition. Raise the hydro transmission into position (Fig. 512). Fig 510 PICT-7560 Fig 512 PICT-7563 30. Remove the 4 bolts, mounting bolts and spacers and carefully lower the transmission. Remove it from the frame (Fig. 511). 2.
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HYDROSTATIC DRIVE SYSTEM Note: Line up the top two holes in the bracket with the bottom two holes in the frame (Fig. 514). Fig 514 4. Position a transaxle spacer between the frame and the axle housing, lining it up with the middle set of holes on the axle housing. Repeat on opposite side (Fig. 516). PICT-7572 Fig 516 3. Place a transmission mounting bracket on top of the frame, lining it up with the transmission mounting holes (Fig. 515). PICT-7575 5.
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HYDROSTATIC DRIVE SYSTEM 6. Loosely install a nut onto each of the 4 mounting bolts (Fig. 518). Fig 518 9. Insert the control rod trunnion into the control pedal assembly and install a hairpin cotter to secure (Fig. 520). PICT-7577 Fig 520 7. Tighten all 8 mounting bolts: 4 self tapping screws securing the transmission mounting bracket to the frame and 4 bolts and nuts securing the axle housing to the frame. PICT-7533a 10. Attach the brake lever return spring to the axle housing (Fig. 521). 8.
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HYDROSTATIC DRIVE SYSTEM 11. Position the ground wire (green) and install the self tapping screw securing the ground wire to the linkage bracket (Fig. 522). 13. Position the bypass rod and attach the bypass rod spring to the transmission bypass lever (Fig. 524). Fig 524 Fig 522 PICT-7578 PICT-7543a 14. Slide the wheels onto the axles (Fig. 525). 12. Connect the short spring switch wire terminal to the switch post (Fig. 523).
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HYDROSTATIC DRIVE SYSTEM 15. Install the 2 bolts and washers to secure the wheels to the axles (Fig. 526). Fig 526 PICT-7519 16. Insert a spring removal tool through the opening in the rear of the machine (Fig. 527). 17. Using the spring removal tool, hook the hydro linkage return spring to the stud (Fig. 528). Fig 528 PICT-7555a 18. Route the transmission drive belt around the transmission fan and pulley (Fig. 529).
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HYDROSTATIC DRIVE SYSTEM 19. Route the transmission drive belt between the steering support bracket and frame (Fig. 530). Fig 530 21. Slide the engine pulley onto the crankshaft and install the transmission drive belt around the upper pulley (Fig. 532). PICT-7515 Fig 532 20. Position the transmission drive belt around the crankshaft (Fig. 531). PICT-7510 22. Install the crankshaft bolt and washer securing the pulley to the crankshaft. Torque the bolt to 37.5 to 50 ft-lbs. (50.84 to 67.79 Nm) (Fig.
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HYDROSTATIC DRIVE SYSTEM 23. Route the transmission drive belt around the fixed V idler (Fig. 534). 25. Install the battery tray (Fig. 536). Fig 536 Fig 534 PICT-7500 PICT-7508 26. Install the battery into the battery tray (Fig. 537). 24. Using a spring removal tool, remove tension from the center double idler bracket and route the transmission drive belt around the idler (Fig. 535).
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HYDROSTATIC DRIVE SYSTEM 27. Install the battery hold down strap (Fig. 538). Fig 538 29. Install the negative battery cable (Fig. 540). PICT-7497 Fig 540 PICT-7494 30. Test operate tractor to confirm proper operation. Adjust the brake, refer to “Brake Adjustment” on page 3-91, and make neutral adjustment if needed, refer to “Neutral Adjustment” on page 3-84. 28. Install the positive battery cable (Fig. 539). 31. Install the mower deck. Refer to “46” Mower Deck Installation” on page 7-72. 32.
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MOWER DECK 4. Remove the brake rod from the brake assembly bracket (Fig. 543). 42” Mower Deck - Brake Idler Assembly Replacement Removal 1. Remove the mower deck. Refer to “42” Mower Deck Removal” on page 7-64. 2. Remove the spring from the idler and brake bracket assemblies (Fig. 541). Fig 543 PICT-7786 5. Remove the bolt, washer, nut and belt keeper rod from the front idler (Fig. 544). Fig 541 PICT-7759 3. Remove the hairpin cotter from the brake rod (Fig. 542).
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MOWER DECK 6. Remove the idler pulley (Fig. 545). Fig 545 8. Remove the brake idler bracket assembly from the mower deck (Fig. 547). PICT-7766 Fig 547 7. Remove the bolt, shoulder spacer and nut securing the brake idler bracket assembly to the mower deck (Fig. 546). PICT-7771 9. Remove the brake rod from the brake idler bracket (Fig. 548).
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MOWER DECK 10. Remove the stop bolt and nut from the brake idler bracket (Fig. 549). Fig 549 PICT-7776 2. Install the brake rod into the brake idler bracket (Fig. 551). Fig 551 PICT-7775 3. Apply grease to the brake idler mounting bracket (Fig. 552). 42” Mower Deck - Brake Idler Assembly Replacement Installation 1. Install the stop bolt and nut into the brake idler bracket (Fig. 550).
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MOWER DECK 4. Insert the shoulder spacer and bolt into the brake idler bracket (Fig. 553). 6. Install a nut onto the bolt (Fig. 555). Fig 555 Fig 553 PICT-7768 PICT-7778 5. Position the brake idler bracket assembly onto the mounting bracket on the mower deck so that the bolt is inserted though the middle hole on the mounting bracket (Fig. 554). 7. Install a bolt, washer, and belt keeper rod into the idler pulley (Fig. 556).
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MOWER DECK 8. Position the idler pulley assembly into the idler bracket assembly in the hole indicated (Fig. 557). Fig 557 PICT-7779 9. Route the belt around the idler pulley and behind the belt keeper rod (Fig. 558). 10. Install and tighten the nut onto the idler bolt (Fig. 559). Fig 559 PICT-7765 11. Install the brake rod into the brake assembly bracket (Fig.560).
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MOWER DECK 12. Install a hairpin cotter into the brake rod (Fig. 561). 42” Mower Deck - Idler Assembly Replacement Removal 1. Remove the spring from the idler and brake bracket assemblies (Fig. 563). Fig 561 PICT-7784 13. Install the spring into the idler and brake bracket assemblies (Fig. 562). Fig 563 PICT-7759 2. Remove the idler bracket spring from the stud on the mower deck (Fig. 564). A 7 Fig 562 PICT-7759 Fig 564 PICT-7795 A.
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MOWER DECK 3. Remove the nut securing the idler pulley to the idler bracket (Fig. 565). Fig 565 5. Remove the 2 self-tapping screws and lock washers securing the idler bracket to the mower deck (Fig. 567). PICT-7796 Fig 567 4. Remove the pulley assembly from the idler bracket (Fig. 566). PICT-7799 6. Remove the nut from the bolt securing the idler bracket to the mower deck (Fig. 568). Note: The bolt and washer will fall through to the underside of the mower deck.
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MOWER DECK 8. Remove the pivot support bracket (Fig. 569). Fig 569 10. Remove the spacer from the idler bracket (Fig. 571). PICT-7802 9. Remove the idler bracket from the mower deck (Fig. 570). Fig 571 PICT-7805 42” Mower Deck - Idler Assembly Replacement Installation 1. Raise and support the rear left corner of the mower deck. 2. Apply grease to the outside of the spacer (Fig. 572).
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MOWER DECK 3. Insert the greased spacer into the idler bracket (Fig. 573). Fig 573 PICT-7808 4. Insert a bolt and washer from the underside of the mower deck, up through the idler bracket spacer (Fig. 574). 5. While supporting the bolt, install the pivot support bracket onto the bolt (Fig. 575). Fig 575 PICT-7814 6. Continue to supporting the bolt and loosely install a nut onto the bolt (Fig. 576).
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MOWER DECK 7. Install 2 self-tapping screws and lock washers to secure the pivot support bracket to the mower deck (Fig. 577). 9. Route the belt around the idler pulley and install the idler pulley assembly to the idler bracket (Fig. 579). Fig 579 Fig 577 PICT-7797 PICT-7799 8. Tighten the nut securing the idler bracket assembly to the mower deck (Fig. 578). 10. Install a nut onto the bolt securing the idler pulley to the idler bracket (Fig. 580).
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MOWER DECK 11. Install the idler bracket spring to the stud on the mower deck (Fig. 581). 42” Mower Belt Replacement Removal 1. Remove the mower deck from the tractor. Refer to “42” Mower Deck Removal” on page 7-64. A Fig 581 2. Remove the 3 self-tapping screws securing the left hand belt cover to the mower deck (Fig. 583). PICT-7795 A. Spring removal tool (Toro P/N 92-5771) 12. Install the spring to the idler and brake bracket assemblies (Fig. 582). Fig 583 PICT-9774 3.
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MOWER DECK 4. Remove the 3 self-tapping screws securing the right hand belt cover to the mower deck (Fig. 585). Fig 585 PICT-9776 5. Remove the right hand belt cover from the mower deck (Fig. 586). 6. Loosen, but do not remove, the screw and nut securing the two idler pulleys (Fig. 587). Fig 587 PICT-9778 7. Relieve tension from the deck brake assembly and remove the deck belt from around all the pulleys (Fig. 588).
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MOWER DECK 3. Position the right belt cover onto the mower deck (Fig. 591). Installation 1. Route a new belt around the pulleys as shown (Fig. 589). Note: Tension must be released from the deck brake assembly to rout the belt around the left pulley. Fig 591 PICT-9777 4. Install the 3 self-tapping screws to secure the belt cover to the mower deck (Fig. 592). Fig 589 fig. LX420 112-1270 2. Secure the two idler pulleys by tightening the screws and nuts (Fig. 590).
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MOWER DECK 5. Position the left belt cover onto the mower deck (Fig. 593). 46” Mower Deck - RH Idler Bracket Assembly Removal 1. Remove the mower Deck from the tractor. Refer to “46” Mower Deck Removal” on Page 7-69. 2. Remove the 3 self-tapping screws securing the left mower deck belt cover to the mower deck (Fig. 595). Fig 593 PICT-9775 6. Install the 3 self-tapping screws to secure the left belt cover to the mower deck (Fig. 594). Fig 595 PICT-7835 3.
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MOWER DECK 4. Loosen the 2 nuts on the upper idler pulley bolts (Fig. 597). 6. Remove the extension spring between the brake arm and then right hand side belt cover (Fig. 599). A Fig 597 PICT-7840a Fig 599 PICT-7851 A. Spring removal tool (Toro P/N 92-5771) 5. Tilt both idler pulleys and remove the upper mower deck belt from the mower deck (Fig. 598). 7. Remove the extension spring located between the left and right idler brackets (Fig. 600).
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MOWER DECK 8. Remove the shoulder bolt between the brake bracket and the right hand idler bracket (Fig. 601). 11. Remove the right hand idler bracket (Fig. 603). Fig 603 Fig 601 PICT-7885 PICT-7858 9. Place two 4 x 4 wooden blocks, or equivalent, to raise and support the rear of the mower deck. 10. Remove the shoulder bolt and nut retaining the right hand idler bracket to the mower deck (Fig. 602). 46” Mower Deck - RH Idler Bracket Assembly Installation 1. Apply a small quantity of No.
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MOWER DECK 2. Install the shoulder bolt and nut through the right hand idler bracket and the mower deck (Fig. 605). 4. Install the extension spring between the left and right idler brackets (Fig. 607). Note: Make sure the lower mower belt is routed to the inside of the right hand idler bracket assembly where it is mounted to the mower deck. Fig 607 Fig 605 PICT-7886 3. Install the shoulder bolt between the brake bracket and the right hand idler bracket. Tighten the bolt and nut (Fig. 606).
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MOWER DECK 6. Tilt both idler pulleys and install the upper mower deck belt around the idler pulleys and the top groove of the left side mower spindle pulley (Fig. 609). 8. Install the left hand mower belt cover (Fig. 611). Fig 611 Fig 609 PICT-7839 PICT-7889 9. Install 3 self-tapping screws securing the belt cover to the mower deck (Fig. 612). 7. Tighten the bolts and nuts retaining the idler pulleys (Fig. 610). 7 Fig 612 Fig 610 PICT-7835 PICT-7840a 10.
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MOWER DECK 46” Mower Deck - Brake Assembly 4. Loosen and remove the bolt and nut from the brake assembly bracket (Fig. 615). Removal 1. Remove the mower deck from the tractor. Refer to “46” Mower Deck Removal”, page 7-69. 2. Remove the extension spring between the right hand belt cover and the brake pin (Fig. 613). A Fig 615 PICT-7915 5. Remove the small shoulder spacer and the brake bracket from the deck (Fig. 616). Fig 613 PICT-7851 A. Spring removal tool (Toro P/N 92-5771) 3.
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MOWER DECK 6. Remove the large shoulder spacer from the mower deck (Fig. 617). Fig 617 PICT-7917 46” Mower Deck - Brake Assembly 2. Install the brake bracket assembly and the small shoulder spacer to the deck (Fig. 619). Fig 619 PICT-7916 3. Install the bolt and nut through the brake bracket assembly to the mower deck (Fig. 620). Installation 1. Install the large shoulder spacer on the mower deck (Fig. 618).
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MOWER DECK 4. Install the shoulder bolt and nut securing the brake assembly bracket to the right hand idler bracket (Fig. 621). 46” Mower Deck - LH Idler Assembly Removal 1. Remove the mower Deck from the tractor. Refer to “46” Mower Deck Removal” on page 7-69. 2. Remove the 3 self-tapping screws securing the left mower deck belt cover to the mower deck (Fig. 623). Fig 621 PICT-7914 5. Install the extension spring from the brake pin to the right hand belt cover (Fig. 622).
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MOWER DECK 4. Loosen the 2 nuts on the upper idler pulley bolts (Fig. 625). Fig 625 6. Remove the extension spring (located between the right and left idler bracket assemblies) from the right hand idler assembly (Fig. 627). PICT-7840 Fig 627 5. Tilt both idler pulleys and remove the upper mower deck belt from the idler pulleys and the left hand mower spindle pulley (Fig. 626). PICT-7854 7. Raise the rear side of the mower deck. 8.
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MOWER DECK 9. Remove the left hand idler assembly from the mower deck (Fig. 629). Fig 629 2. Install the left hand idler bracket to the mower deck with the shoulder bolt and nut. Tighten the shoulder bolt and nut (Fig. 631). PICT-7895 Fig 631 46” Mower Deck - LH Idler Assembly Installation PICT-7890 3. Hook the extension spring to the right idler bracket assembly (Fig. 632). 1. Apply No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease to the shoulder surface of the shoulder bolt (Fig. 630).
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MOWER DECK 4. Route the upper mower belt around the left hand mower spindle pulley and the two idler pulleys (Fig. 633). 6. Position the left hand mower deck belt cover onto the mower deck (Fig. 635). Fig 635 Fig 633 PICT-7839 PICT-7889 5. Tighten the two nuts on the upper idler pulleys (Fig. 634). 7. Install 3 self-tapping screws securing the left hand mower deck belt cover to the mower deck (Fig. 636). 7 Fig 636 Fig 634 PICT-7835 PICT-7889 8. Lower the mower deck so it is resting flat. 9.
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MOWER DECK 46” Mower Deck - Lower Idler Bracket 4. Remove the extension spring between the right and left idler brackets (Fig. 638). Removal 1. Remove the mower deck from the tractor. Refer to “46” Mower Deck Removal” on page 7-69. 2. Using 4x4 wooden blocks, or equivalent, raise the rear of the mower deck off the floor. 3. Remove the large extension spring hooked from the mower deck and lower idler bracket (Fig. 637). Fig 638 A Fig 637 PICT-7900 5.
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MOWER DECK 6. Remove the lower idler bracket from the mower deck (Fig. 640). 2. Install the lower bracket (Fig. 642) making sure: A. Flat side of the lower belt is in the flat idler. B. The belt is routed around the left side, lower spindle pulley. C. The shoulder spacer is inserted in the hole of the idler bracket, so the shoulder of the spacer is sitting evenly on top of the mower deck. C B Fig 640 PICT-7906 46” Mower Deck - Lower Idler Bracket A Installation 1. Apply No.
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MOWER DECK 4. Install the large idler extension spring into the lower idler bracket (Fig. 644). 46” Mower Deck - Lower Mower Deck Belt Replacement Removal 1. Remove the mower deck from the tractor. Refer to “46” Mower Deck Removal” on page 7-69. 2. Remove the 3 self-tapping screws securing the left mower deck belt cover to the mower deck (Fig. 646). Fig 644 PICT-7913 5. Install the other end of the large idler extension spring to the spring post on the mower deck (Fig. 645). Fig 646 PICT-7835 3.
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MOWER DECK 4. Loosen the nut on the two upper idler pulley bolts (Fig. 648). 6. Remove the spring from the right side mower deck belt cover and the brake bracket pin (Fig. 650). A Fig 648 PICT-7840a Fig 650 PICT-7851 A. Spring removal tool (Toro P/N 92-5771) 5. Tilt both idler pulleys and remove the upper mower deck belt from the mower deck (Fig. 649). 7. Remove the 3 self-tapping screws retaining the right mower deck belt cover to the mower deck (Fig. 651).
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MOWER DECK 8. Remove the right mower deck belt cover (Fig. 652). 10. Remove the lower idler pulley spring from the spring post on the mower deck (Fig. 654). A Fig 652 PICT-7853 Fig 654 PICT-7855 A. Spring removal tool (Toro P/N 92-5771) 9. Remove the upper idler pulley spring from the right side idler bracket screw (Fig. 653). 11. Remove the nut and bolt securing the brake bracket to the idler pulley bracket (Fig. 655).
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MOWER DECK 12. Remove the lower mower deck belt from the mower deck (Fig. 656). Fig 656 B. Around the center spindle pulley; rotate the right idler assembly back and position the belt down between the idler assembly and brake bracket (Fig. 658). PICT-7876 Fig 658 46” Mower Deck - Lower Mower Deck Belt Replacement Installation PICT-7879 C. Rotate the right idler forward and position the belt behind the tab on the right idler bracket. Route the belt around the right spindle pulley (Fig. 659). 1.
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MOWER DECK 2. Position the brake bracket onto the idler bracket and insert the shoulder bolt (Fig. 660). 4. Install the lower idler pulley spring onto the spring post on the mower deck (Fig. 662). A Fig 660 PICT-7881 Fig 662 PICT-7855 A. Spring removal tool (Toro P/N 92-5771) 3. Install a nut onto the shoulder bolt securing the brake bracket to the idler pulley bracket (Fig. 661). Note: The idler bracket and brake bracket should move freely. 5.
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MOWER DECK 6. Position the right mower deck belt cover (Fig. 664). Fig 664 8. Install the return spring into the top hole on the right side mower deck belt cover and the brake bracket pin (Fig. 666). A PICT-7852 Fig 666 7. Install 3 self-tapping screws to secure the right mower deck cover to the mower deck (Fig. 665). PICT-7851 A. Spring removal tool (Toro P/N 92-5771) 9. Route the upper mower deck belt around the upper pulley of the double pulley spindle assembly.
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MOWER DECK Mower deck belt routing decal (Fig. 668): Fig 668 11. Position the left mower deck belt cover onto the mower deck (Fig. 670). fig. LX460 112-1269 Fig 670 10. Tighten the nuts on the 2 upper idler pulley bolts (Fig. 669). PICT-7839 12. Install 3 self-tapping screws to secure the left mower deck belt cover to the mower deck (Fig. 671). 7 Fig 669 PICT-7840a Fig 671 PICT-7835 13. Install the mower deck onto the tractor. Refer to “46” Mower Deck Installation” on page 7-72.
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MOWER DECK 46” Mower Deck - Upper Mower Deck Belt Replacement 4. Loosen the nuts on the 2 upper idler pulley bolts (Fig. 674). Removal 1. Remove the mower Deck from the tractor. Refer to “46” Mower Deck Removal” on page 7-69. 2. Remove the 3 self-tapping screws securing the left mower deck belt cover to the mower deck (Fig. 672). Fig 674 PICT-7840a 5. Tilt both idler pulleys and remove the upper mower deck belt from the mower deck (Fig. 675). Fig 672 PICT-7835 3.
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MOWER DECK 46” Mower Deck - Upper Mower Deck Belt Replacement 2. Tighten the nuts on the 2 upper idler pulley bolts (Fig. 678). Installation 1. Tilt both idler pulleys and route the upper mower deck belt around the pulleys. Refer to the deck routing decal located on the mower deck (Fig. 676). Fig 678 PICT-7840a 3. Position the left mower deck belt cover onto the mower deck (Fig. 679). Fig 676 PICT-7842 Mower deck belt routing decal (Fig.
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MOWER DECK 4. Install 3 self-tapping screws to secure the left mower deck belt cover to the mower deck (Fig. 680). 2. Remove the 4 screws securing the right mower deck belt cover to the mower deck (Fig. 681). Fig 680 Fig 681 PICT-7835 5. Install the mower deck onto the tractor. Refer to “46” Mower Deck Installation” on page 7-72. PICT-7918a 3. Remove the right mower deck cover (Fig. 682). 50” Mower Deck - Belt Replacement Removal 1. Remove the mower deck from the tractor.
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MOWER DECK 4. Remove the 3 screws securing the left mower deck belt cover to the mower deck (Fig. 683). Fig 683 PICT-7920 5. Remove the left mower deck cover (Fig. 684). 6. Loosen the bolt and nut securing the idler pulley to the idler bracket (Fig. 685). Fig 685 PICT-7923a 7. Tilt the idler pulley and remove the belt from the mower deck (Fig. 686).
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MOWER DECK 50” Mower Deck - Belt Replacement 3. Position the left mower deck cover on the mower deck (Fig. 689). Installation 1. Tilt the idler pulley and route the belt around the idlers and pulleys. Refer to the belt routing decal on the mower deck (Fig. 687). Fig 689 Fig 687 fig. 3 3354-973 PICT-7921 4. Install 3 screws to secure the left mower deck belt cover to the mower deck (Fig. 690). 2. Tighten the bolt and nut to secure the idler pulley to the idler bracket (Fig. 688).
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MOWER DECK 5. Position the right mower deck cover on the mower deck (Fig. 691). 50” Mower Deck - Idler Replacement Removal 1. Remove the mower deck from the tractor. Refer to “50” Mower Deck Removal” on page 7-74. 2. Loosen the nut from the bolt securing the idler pulley to the idler bracket (Fig. 693). Fig 691 PICT-7919 6. Install 4 screws to secure the right mower deck belt cover to the mower deck (Fig. 692). Fig 693 PICT-7923a 3.
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MOWER DECK 4. Remove the idler spring from the spring post on the mower deck (Fig. 695). 6. Remove the shoulder bolt from the idler bracket assembly (Fig. 697). A Fig 695 PICT-7927 Fig 697 PICT-7929 A. Spring removal tool (Toro P/N 92-5771) 7. Remove the idler bracket assembly from the mower deck (Fig. 698). 5. Remove the nut and Bellville washer from the shoulder bolt securing the idler bracket to the mower deck (Fig. 696).
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MOWER DECK 8. Remove the washer (Fig. 699). Fig 699 2. Place the washer, grease side down, onto the mower deck aligning it with the shoulder bolt hole in the deck (Fig. 701). PICT-7931 Fig 701 PICT-7968 50” Mower Deck - Idler Replacement Installation 1. Apply grease to one side of the washer (Fig. 700). 3. Install the shoulder bolt assembly into the idler bracket and position the idler bracket assembly onto the mower deck (Fig. 702).
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MOWER DECK 4. Install the Bellville washer (cup side up) and nut onto the shoulder bolt (Fig. 703). 6. Install the idler spring onto the spring post on the mower deck (Fig. 705). A Fig 703 PICT-7972 Fig 705 PICT-7927 A. Spring removal tool (Toro P/N 92-5771) 5. Apply grease to the shoulder bolt (Fig. 704). 7. Tilt the idler pulley and route the belt around the idler pulley. Refer to the belt routing decal (Fig. 706). 7 Fig 704 PICT-7973 Fig 706 7-42 fig.
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MOWER DECK 8. Tighten the bolt and nut to secure the idler pulley to the idler bracket (Fig. 707). Fig 707 PICT-7923a 9. Install the mower deck onto the tractor. Refer to “50” Mower Deck Installation” on page 7-76. 2. Remove the 3 screws securing the belt cover to the mower deck (Fig. 708). Fig 708 PICT-7711 3. Remove the belt cover from the mower deck (Fig. 709). 42” Mower Deck - Spindle Replacement Removal 1. Remove the mower deck. Refer to “42” Mower Deck Removal” on page 7-64.
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MOWER DECK 4. Remove the belt from the spindle pulley (Fig. 710). 8. Lift or turn the mower deck over to access the underside. 9. Block the blade and remove the nut from the mower deck spindle assembly (Fig. 712). Fig 710 PICT-7713 7. Remove the deck brake assembly spring (Fig. 711). Fig 712 PICT-7716 10. Remove the mower blade from the spindle (Fig. 713). A 7 Fig 711 PICT-7715 A.
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MOWER DECK 11. Remove the 4 self-tapping screws securing the spindle housing to the mower deck (Fig. 714). 42” Mower Deck - Spindle Replacement Installation 1. Lift the mower deck and position the spindle assembly to the mower deck opening (Fig. 716). Fig 714 PICT-7718 12. Lift the mower deck and remove the mower deck spindle (Fig. 715). Fig 716 PICT-7755 Note: Ensure the deck brake is positioned in the groove of the pulley. 2.
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MOWER DECK 3. Position the mower blade onto the spindle shaft (Fig. 718). 5. Turn the mower deck right side up. 6. Hook the mower deck brake assembly spring to the deck brake assembly bracket and the spring stud on the mower deck (Fig. 720). Fig 718 PICT-7717 Fig 720 PICT-7757 4. Block the blade and install a nut onto the mower deck spindle assembly. Torque the nut to 70-90 ftlbs. (94.9-122 Nm) (Fig. 719). 7. Route the belt around the mower deck spindle pulley (Fig. 721).
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MOWER DECK 8. Position the belt cover onto the mower deck (Fig. 722). 42” Mower Deck - Spindle Service 1. Secure the mower deck spindle into a vise. 2. Secure the pulley and remove the nut securing the pulley to the mower deck spindle (Fig. 724). Fig 722 PICT-7712 9. Install 3 screws securing the belt cover to the mower deck (Fig. 723). Fig 724 PICT-7733a 3. Remove the pulley from the spindle shaft (Fig. 725). 7 Fig 723 PICT-7711 Fig 725 PICT-7751 10. Install the mower deck.
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MOWER DECK 4. Remove the spacer from the spindle shaft (Fig. 726). Fig 726 7. Remove the bearing and 2 spacers from the pulley side of the housing (Fig. 728). PICT-7735a Fig 728 PICT-7742a 5. Remove the spindle from the vise. 6. Remove the spindle shaft assembly from the spindle housing (Fig. 727). 8. Press the second bearing out of the blade side of the housing (Fig. 729). Note: Since this bearing is staked in place it WILL be damaged if removed.
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MOWER DECK 9. Inspect the bearings and spacers and replace if worn or damaged. 12. Insert 2 spacers into the spindle housing (Fig. 732). 10. Press the blade side bearing into the housing (Fig. 730). Fig 732 Fig 730 PICT-7740 PICT-7749 13. Install a bearing into the pulley side of the spindle housing (Fig. 733). 11. Secure the housing assembly into a vise and stake the bearing (Fig. 731).
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MOWER DECK 14. Insert the spindle shaft into the housing assembly (Fig. 734). 17. Position the pulley onto the spindle shaft (Fig. 736). Fig 736 Fig 734 PICT-7752 PICT-7738a 18. Secure the pulley and install the nut onto the spindle shaft (Fig. 737). 15. Secure the housing in a vise. 16. Place a spacer onto the spindle shaft (Fig. 735).
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MOWER DECK 46” Mower Deck - Double Pulley Spindle Service 4. Remove the washer (Fig. 740). 1. Secure the mower deck spindle into a vise. 2. Secure the spindle shaft and remove the nut securing the pulley to the mower deck spindle (Fig. 738). Fig 740 PICT-7994a 5. Remove the spacer (Fig. 741). Fig 738 PICT-7991 3. Remove the upper pulley (Fig. 739).
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MOWER DECK 6. Remove the lower pulley (Fig. 742). 8. Remove the spindle from the vise. 9. Remove the spindle shaft and shoulder bearing assembly from the spindle housing (Fig. 744). Fig 742 PICT-7998a Fig 744 PICT-8000a 7. Remove the lower spacer from the spindle shaft (Fig. 743). 10. Remove the shoulder bearing from the spindle shaft (Fig. 745).
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MOWER DECK 11. Remove the bearing and spacer from the blade side of the housing (Fig. 746). 13. Inspect the bearings and spacers and replace if worn or damaged. Note: Since this bearing is staked in place it WILL be damaged if removed. 14. Press the blade side bearing into the housing (Fig. 748). Fig 746 PICT-8004 12. Remove the second bearing from the pulley side of the housing (Fig. 747). Fig 748 PICT-8008 15. Secure the housing assembly into a vise and stake the bearing (Fig. 749).
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MOWER DECK 16. Insert the spacer and install a bearing into the pulley side of the spindle housing (Fig. 750). Fig 750 PICT-8007 17. Slide the shoulder bearing onto the spindle shaft (Fig. 751). 18. Install the spindle shaft and shoulder bearing assembly into the spindle housing (Fig. 752). Fig 752 PICT-8000a 19. Place the spindle housing into a vise. 20. Install the lower spacer onto the spindle shaft (Fig. 753).
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MOWER DECK 21. Install the lower pulley (Fig. 754). Fig 754 23. Install a washer (Fig. 756). PICT-7998a 22. Install the spacer onto the spindle shaft (Fig. 755). Fig 756 PICT-7994a 24. Install the upper pulley (Fig. 757).
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MOWER DECK 25. Secure the spindle shaft and install a nut to secure the pulleys to the mower deck spindle (Fig. 758). 3. Remove the pulley (Fig. 760). Fig 760 Fig 758 PICT-8014 PICT-7991 4. Remove the spacer (Fig. 761). 26. Remove the mower deck spindle from the vise. 46” Mower Deck - Single Pulley Spindle Service 1. Secure the mower deck spindle into a vise. 2. Secure the spindle shaft and remove the nut securing the pulley to the mower deck spindle (Fig. 759).
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MOWER DECK 5. Remove the spindle from the vise. 8. Remove the bearing and spacer from the blade side of the housing (Fig. 764). 6. Remove the spindle shaft and shoulder bearing assembly from the spindle housing (Fig. 762). Fig 762 Note: Since this bearing is staked in place it WILL be damaged if removed. PICT-8000a Fig 764 7. Remove the shoulder bearing from the spindle shaft (Fig. 763). PICT-8004 9. Remove the second bearing from the pulley side of the housing (Fig. 765).
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MOWER DECK 10. Inspect the bearings and spacers and replace if worn or damaged. 13. Insert the spacer and install a bearing into the pulley side of the spindle housing (Fig. 768). 11. Press the blade side bearing into the housing (Fig. 766). Fig 768 Fig 766 PICT-8007 PICT-8008 14. Install the shoulder bearing onto the spindle shaft (Fig. 769). 12. Secure the housing assembly into a vise and stake the bearing (Fig. 767).
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MOWER DECK 15. Install the spindle shaft and shoulder bearing assembly into the spindle housing (Fig. 770). 18. Install the pulley (Fig. 772). Fig 772 Fig 770 PICT-8014 PICT-8000a 19. Secure the spindle shaft and install a nut to secure the pulley to the mower deck spindle (Fig. 773). 16. Place the spindle housing into a vise. 17. Install the spacer onto the spindle shaft (Fig. 771). 7 Fig 773 Fig 771 PICT-8012a PICT-8015 20. Remove the mower deck spindle from the vise.
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MOWER DECK 50” Mower Deck - Spindle Service 4. Remove the pulley (Fig. 776). 1. Secure the mower deck spindle into a vise. 2. Secure the spindle shaft and remove the nut securing the pulley to the mower deck spindle (Fig. 774). Fig 776 Fig 774 PICT-8046a PICT-8048a 5. Remove the spindle/shoulder bearing assembly from the spindle housing (Fig. 777). 3. Remove the washer (Fig. 775).
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MOWER DECK 6. Remove the shoulder spacer from the spindle shaft (Fig. 778). 8. Press the second bearing out of the blade side of the housing (Fig. 780). Note: Since this bearing is staked in place it WILL be damaged if removed. Fig 778 PICT-8050a Fig 780 PICT-7745a 7. Remove the bearing and 2 spacers from the pulley side of the housing (Fig. 779). 9. Inspect the bearings and spacers and replace if worn or damaged. 10. Press the blade side bearing into the housing (Fig. 781).
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MOWER DECK 11. Secure the housing assembly into a vise and stake the bearing (Fig. 782). Fig 782 PICT-7748a 12. Insert 2 spacers into the spindle housing (Fig. 783). 13. Install a bearing into the pulley side of the spindle housing (Fig. 784). Fig 784 PICT-7750 14. Install a shoulder spacer onto the spindle shaft (Fig. 785).
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MOWER DECK 15. Install the spindle shaft and shoulder spacer assembly into the spindle housing (Fig. 786). 18. Install a washer onto the spindle shaft (Fig. 788). Fig 788 Fig 786 PICT-8047a PICT-8049a 19. Secure the spindle shaft and install a nut to secure the pulley to the mower deck spindle (Fig. 789). 16. Place the spindle housing into a vise. 17. Install the pulley (Fig. 787). 7 Fig 789 Fig 787 PICT-8046 PICT-8048a 20. Remove the mower deck spindle from the vise.
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MOWER DECK 3. Push the PTO idler pulley and bracket towards the rear of the machine (Fig. 792). 42” Mower Deck Removal 1. Lower the lift lever to the lowest height-of-cut setting (Fig. 790). Fig 792 Fig 790 PICT-9673 PICT-9664 4. Remove the mower deck belt from the lower engine pulley (Fig. 793). 2. Loosen the self-tapping screw securing the belt retainer rod to the frame, located to the left side of the engine drive pulley (Fig. 791).
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MOWER DECK 5. Remove the hairpin cotter from the deck engagement cable located on the rear of the mower deck (Fig. 794). 7. Unhook the deck engagement spring from the idler bracket (Fig. 796). Fig 796 Fig 794 PICT-9678 PICT-9677 6. Remove the deck engagement cable from the mower deck (Fig. 795). 8. Pull the rear deck support pins outward from the deck lift arms located on the right and left sides (Fig. 797).
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MOWER DECK 9. Raise the lift lever to the highest height-of-cut setting (Fig. 798). Fig 798 PICT-9680 10. Slide the mower deck forward and release the front adjustment deck rod from the front deck hanger bracket (Fig. 799). 11. Remove the front adjustment deck rod from the tractor before the tractor is moved (Fig. 800). Fig 800 PICT-9683 12. Slide the mower deck out from under the right side of the tractor. (Fig. 801). Note: Carefully lower the mower deck to the ground.
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MOWER DECK 3. Install the deck engagement cable into the bracket on the rear of the mower deck (Fig. 804). 42” Mower Deck Installation 1. Slide the mower deck under the tractor so the side discharge chute is on the right side of the tractor (Fig. 802). Fig 804 Fig 802 PICT-9679 PICT-9684 4. Install the front adjustment deck rod into the hanger plate (Fig. 805). 2. Hook the deck engagement spring to the idler bracket (Fig. 803).
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MOWER DECK 5. Place blocks under the mower deck to raise it up. 6. Slide the front adjustment deck rod into the deck hanger bracket on the front of the mower deck (Fig. 806). Fig 806 8. Slide the mower deck toward the rear of the tractor so the deck pins line up with the deck lift arms. 9. Pull the rear right and left deck support pins outward and position the rear deck hanger bracket holes inline with the pins. Release the pins to secure the rear of the mower deck (Fig. 808).
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MOWER DECK 11. Install the mower deck belt around the lower engine pulley (Fig. 810). Fig 810 PICT-9675 12. Tighten the self-tapping screw to secure the belt retainer rod to the frame (Fig. 811). 13. Raise the lift lever to the highest height-of-cut setting (Fig. 812). Fig 812 PICT-9680 46” Mower Deck Removal 1. Lower the lift lever to the lowest height-of-cut setting (Fig. 813).
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MOWER DECK 2. Remove the mower deck belt from the lower engine pulley (Fig. 814). Fig 814 PICT-9704 3. Remove the hairpin cotter from the deck engagement cable located on the rear of the mower deck (Fig. 815). 4. Remove the deck engagement cable from the mower deck (Fig. 816). Fig 816 PICT-9709 5. Unhook the deck engagement spring from the idler bracket (Fig. 817).
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MOWER DECK 6. Pull the rear deck support pins outward from the deck lift arms (Fig. 818). 8. Slide the mower deck forward and release the front adjustment deck rod from the front deck hanger bracket (Fig. 820). Note: Carefully lower the mower deck to the ground. Fig 818 PICT-9713 Fig 820 PICT-9715 7. Raise the lift lever to the highest height-of-cut setting (Fig. 819). 9. Slide the mower deck out from under the right side of the tractor. (Fig. 821).
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MOWER DECK 3. Install the deck engagement cable into the bracket on the rear of the mower deck (Fig. 824). 46” Mower Deck Installation 1. Slide the mower deck under the tractor so the side discharge chute is on the right side of the tractor (Fig. 822). Fig 824 Fig 822 PICT-9718 PICT-9709 4. Install a hairpin cotter into the deck engagement cable flange to secure it to the rear of the mower deck (Fig. 825). 2. Hook the deck engagement spring to the idler bracket (Fig. 823).
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MOWER DECK 5. Place blocks under the mower deck to raise it up. 6. Slide the front adjustment deck rod into the deck hanger bracket on the front of the mower deck (Fig. 826). Fig 826 8. Slide the mower deck toward the rear of the tractor so the deck pins line up with the deck lift arms. 9. Pull the rear right and left deck support pins outward and position the rear deck hanger bracket holes inline with the pins. Release the pins to secure the rear of the mower deck (Fig. 828).
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MOWER DECK 11. Raise the lift lever to the highest height-of-cut setting (Fig. 830). 2. Insert a 3/8”-drive ratchet wrench (set to tighten) into the square hole found in the idler bracket at the left side of the mower. Grasp the ratchet’s handle and pivot it to relieve tension on the belt (Fig. 832). Note: The left belt cover has been removed for photo purposes. Fig 830 PICT-9717 50” Mower Deck Removal Fig 832 PICT-9754 1. Lower the lift lever to the lowest height-of-cut setting (Fig. 831). 3.
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MOWER DECK 4. Pull the rear right and left deck support pins outward from the deck lift arms (Fig. 834). Fig 834 6. Slide the cutting deck toward the front of the tractor allowing the hooks on the deck to release from the deck stabilizer rod (Fig. 836). PICT-9759 Fig 836 5. Raise the lift lever to the highest height-of-cut setting (Fig. 835). PICT-9764 7. Slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out from underneath the tractor (Fig. 837).
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MOWER DECK 50” Mower Deck Installation 1. Raise the lift lever to the highest height-of-cut setting (Fig. 838). Fig 838 3. Slide the cutting deck toward the front of the tractor allowing the hooks on the deck to hook onto the deck stabilizer rod (Fig. 840). Note: Ensure the flanges on the stabilizer rod are on the inside of the hooks on the deck. PICT-9766 Fig 840 2. Slide the cutting deck (from the right side) underneath the tractor (Fig. 839). PICT-9771 4.
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MOWER DECK 6. Line the lift arms up with the rear right and left deck support pins. Pull the rear deck support pins outward and install the pins into the deck lift arms (Fig. 842). 8. With belt tension relieved, install the belt around the electric PTO clutch pulley (Fig. 844). Fig 844 Fig 842 PICT-9755 PICT-9773 7. Insert a 3/8”-drive ratchet wrench (set to tighten) into the square hole found in the idler bracket at the left side of the mower.
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ELECTRICAL Electrical System The LX Lawn Tractor electrical components and electrical troubleshooting topics can be found in the 2006 LX Series Lawn Tractors / GT2000 Series Garden Tractors Demystification Guide (492-9161) along with complete wiring and circuit diagrams to help diagnose electrical problems.
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