Installing Mower Deck (48TD)

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2. Allow engine and muffler to cool completely.

3. CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous.

   Before adjusting or servicing mower:

   • Disconnect spark plug wire(s) or battery negative (-) cable to prevent engine from starting accidentally.
   • Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades.
   
   

   Raise mower lift lever fully upward into transport lock position.

4. Slide mower deck under machine.

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   Lower mower lift lever, and install pin and spring clip (A) onto each side of rear mower bracket.

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   Install front lift arm (B) into deck bracket (C). Secure rod with washer and locking clip (D).

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7. CAUTION: Avoid injury! Component is spring-assisted and under tension. Injury can occur if spring-assisted component is released suddenly.

   
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   Connect mower drive belt:
   • Install belt onto engine sheave.
   • NOTE: Left and right spindle sheaves are hidden by belt covers. Failure to seat belt properly on sheaves may result in belt damage.
     Install 3/8 inch ratchet onto square hole (E) in tension arm and rotate clockwise to release tension on belt (F). Install mower belt onto center spindle sheave (G). Make sure belt is properly seated on all sheaves.
   
   

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8. Install foot plate.