Service Manual

44”MOWER DECKS
6 - 12 TimeCutter
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6. Remove the hairpin cotter and washer at the
mower leveling brackets (Figure 110) on each side
of the mower. Note which hole the leveling
bracket is mounted in for future installation. Slide
the brackets off of the mounting pin.
Figure 110
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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 (Figure 110) on each
side of the mower.
6. Slide the leveling brackets onto the mounting pins
and secure them with the washers and hairpin
cotters (Figure 110).
7. Attach the front support rods to the tractor with the
clevis pins and hairpin cotters (Figure 109).
8. Install the mower belt onto the engine pulley; refer
to “Replacing the Mower Belt” on page 6 - 10.
(1) Leveling bracket -
38” model shown
(2) Hairpin cotter and washer
(3) Adjusting rod