Service Manual

CHASSIS

3-22 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual

Fig 087 PICT-7655a

Fig 085 PICT-7094

8. Lift the fuel tank out of the tower (Fig. 087).5. Remove the mower deck: 42” deck on page 7-64;

46” deck on page 7-69; 50” deck on page 7-74.

6. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel ﬁ lter and drain

all the fuel from the fuel tank. Reconnect the fuel line

to the fuel ﬁ lter (Fig. 085).

Fig 086 PICT-7099a

7. Remove the two screws securing the fuel tank

support rods to the dash supports (Fig. 086).

Fig 088 PICT-7656a

9. Raise the machine to access the steering gear

assembly.

10. Secure the steering gear in place with a Phillips

screwdriver and remove the nut from the end of the

steering shaft (Fig. 088).