Service Manual

MOWER DECKS
8-47Floating Deck Mid-Size Service Manual
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7. Install a nut onto the bolt to secure the ball joint to
the mower deck (Fig. 1319).
Fig 1319 PICT-1259
8. Install the spacer(s) (if required) onto the deck
hanger pins (Fig. 1320).
Fig 1320 PICT-1258
9. Lift up on the mower deck and install the hairpin(s)
into the deck hanger pins at the desired height-of-cut
setting (Fig. 1321).
Fig 1321 PICT-1257
10. Install the deck drive belt onto the center spindle
pulley. Refer to “PTO Drive Belt Installation (40”, 48”,
52” and 60” Mower Decks)” on page 8-7 or “PTO
Drive Belt Installation (36” Mower Decks)” on page
8-9.