Removing Mower Deck (48A, 48HC, 54A, 54HC, 60HC and 62C)

  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 deck to the transport lock position.

  4. GXT002216
    GXT002216-UN-10JUN15

    Remove lock pin, push handle to its lowest position (A) and install pin just above lever (B) to lock deck in lowered position.


  5. Disconnect mower drive belt:

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

    • GXT002516
      GXT002516-UN-31JUL15

      Mower deck shown removed from machine for better view.

      From the left side of machine, insert a 3/8 inch ratchet into square hole (C) in tension arm and pull clockwise and hold to release tension on belt.

    • GXT002519
      GXT002519-UN-31JUL15

      Mower deck shown removed from machine for better view.

      Raise left spindle cover (D) and remove belt (E) from spindle.
    • Remove belt from clutch sheave.


  6. GXT002429
    GXT002429-UN-16JUL15

    48HC, 54HC, 60HC and 62C Mower Deck Only: Remove locking clip (F) from front draft link (G) and remove draft link from mower deck bracket (H) and draft bracket (I). Repeat on opposite side.


  7. GXT002430
    GXT002430-UN-16JUL15

    48A and 54A Mower Deck Only: Remove locking clips (J), and remove front draft rod (K) from deck brackets (L) and mower hanger brackets (M).


  8. GXT002431
    GXT002431-UN-31JUL15

    Remove spring clip (N) and pin (O) from each side of rear hanger bracket.


  9. Raise draft arms to transport position:

    1. Pull and raise mower lift lever fully upward.

    2. Install pin just below lift lever to lock into raised position.

  10. Rotate front caster wheels to maximize clearance.

  11. Slide mower out from under the machine.

    • Do not operate the machine without the mower deck: Machine may become unstable without the mower deck attached. Move machine only by hand. (See Moving Machine by Hand in OPERATING section.)

TH84124,0000211-19-20150731