Service Manual

MOWER DECKS

8-51Floating Deck Mid-Size Service Manual

5. Install the retaining ring onto the deck bushing (Fig.

1334).

Fig 1334 PICT-1282

6. Install the spacer(s) (if required) onto the deck

hanger pins (Fig. 1335).

Fig 1335 PICT-1258

7. Lift up on the mower deck and install the hairpin(s)

into the deck hanger pins at the desired height-of-cut

setting (Fig. 1336).

Fig 1336 PICT-1257

8. 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.

9. 40”, 48”, 52” and 60” mower decks only: Install the

left hand belt cover (Fig. 1337).

Fig 1337 PICT-1279