OMM134807

Issue A9

F725

Front Mowers PIN (090001- )

Introduction

Safety Signs

Controls

Operating Machine

Operating Mower

Lawn Care

Replacement Parts

Service Machine Safely

Service Interval Chart

Service Engine

Service Transmission

Service Steering & Brakes

Service Mower

Service Electrical

Service Miscellaneous

Removing Mower

Installing Mower

Installing The Mower

Troubleshooting

Storing Machine

Assembly

Specifications

Warranty

John Deere Service Literature

QUALITY DOESN'T END WHEN YOU INVEST IN A DEERE

Installing Mower

Installing The Mower

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c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before you dismount to unplug or adjust mower: STOP the engine. LOCK the park brake. DISENGAGE PTO to stop mower blades. Remove key. Wait for mower blades to STOP. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from mower deck when engine is running. DISENGAGE PTO to stop mower blades when you are not using mower.

1. Park the front of the Front Mower next to the rear of the mower. Push arms should be in the raised position. Lift the seat to the second position.

2. Turn the crank clockwise to lower the mower lift frame.

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3. Pull out the spring pins (A and B) on each side until you can turn the latch rods (C and D) into the slots as shown.

4. Hold up the driveline and push the mower under the Front Mower. Lift the coupler and the driveline over the top of the transaxle.

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NOTE: When you install the coupler on the vehicle gearbox shaft for the first time, you must first remove the plastic sleeve from the gearbox shaft.

5. Install the coupler (E) on the vehicle gearbox drive shaft:

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· Pull and hold the coupler sleeve (F) back.

· Push the coupler onto the shaft.

· RELEASE the sleeve.

· Push and pull the coupler until you are sure it is locked on the shaft.

6. Remove the ring (G) and the drilled pin (H) from the rear of the mower on each side.

7. Lay each bracket off to the side as shown.

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8. Push each arm (L) down into the lift frame.

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9. Install the bracket (M) on each side on the push arm shaft (N).

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10. Install the drilled pin (O) and the ring (P) on each side.

11. Each push arm (Q) should be down into the lift frame.

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12. Turn the crank to line up the front frame holes with the front push arm holes.

13. Turn the front spring pin (R) on each side to release its rod from the bracket slot. The pin should snap into the push arm hole.

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14. Turn the crank counterclockwise to line up the rear frame holes with the rear push arm holes.

15. Turn the rear spring pin (S) on each side to release its rod from the bracket slot. The pin should snap into the push arm hole.

16. Adjust the cutting height and the rear mower wheel. See the Operating Mower section.