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7. Slide the mower rearward to remove the mower belt
from the engine pulley.
8. Slide the mower out from underneath the tractor.
Note: Retain all parts for future installation.
Installing the Mower
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the
blade control (PTO).
2. Move the motion control levers to the brake position,
stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Slide the mower under the tractor.
4. Lower the height-of-cut lever to the lowest position.
5. Attach the adjusting rod to the tractor with the washer
and hairpin cotter (Fig. 47) on each side of the mower.
6. Slide the leveling brackets onto the mounting pins and
secure them with the washers and hairpin cotters
(Fig. 47).
7. Attach the front support rods to the tractor with the
clevis pins and hairpin cotters (Fig. 46).
8. Install the mower belt onto the engine pulley; refer to
Replacing the Mower Belt, page NO TAG.
Fuse
The electrical system is protected by fuses. It requires no
maintenance; however, if a fuse blows, check the
component/circuit for a malfunction or short.
Fuse: Main F1—30 amp, blade-type
Charge Circuit F2—25 amp, blade-type
1. Raise the seat to gain access to the fuse holder (Fig. 48).
2. To replace a fuse, pull out on the fuse to remove it
(Fig. 48).
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Figure 48
1. Main—30 amp
2. Charge circuit—25 amp
3. Battery
Washing the Underside of the
Mower
After each use, wash the underside of the mower to prevent
grass buildup for improved mulch action and clipping
dispersal.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the
blade control (PTO).
2. Move the motion control levers to the brake position,
stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Attach the hose coupling to the end of the mower
washout fitting, and turn the water on high (Fig. 49).
Note: Spread petroleum jelly on the washout fitting o-ring
to make the coupling slide on easier and protect the o-ring.
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Figure 49
1. Washout fitting 2. Hose
4. Lower the mower to the lowest height-of-cut.