Service Manual

MOWER DECKS

8-48 Floating Deck Mid-Size Service Manual

Rear Deck Hanger Removal

1. Remove the drive belt from the center spindle pulley.

Refer to “PTO Drive Belt Removal (40”, 48”, 52” and

60” Mower Decks)” on page 8-6 or “PTO Drive Belt

Removal (36” Mower Decks)” on page 8-8.

2. 40”, 48”, 52” and 60” mower decks only: Remove the

left hand belt cover (Fig. 1322).

Fig 1322 PICT-1279

3. Support the mower deck and remove the hairpin(s)

from the deck hanger pin (Fig. 1323).

Fig 1323 PICT-1280

4. Remove the spacer(s) (if present) from the deck

hanger pin (Fig. 1324).

Fig 1324 PICT-1281

5. Remove the retaining ring from the deck bushing

(Fig. 1325).

Fig 1325 PICT-1282