Installing 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 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 (A) and spring clip (B) onto each side of rear mower bracket.

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   48A and 54A Mower Only: Install front hanger rod (C) onto mower deck bracket (D) and onto draft bracket (E). Secure each stud end with locking clip (F).

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   48HC, 54HC, 60HC and 62C Mower Only: Install front hanger rod (J) onto mower deck brackets (K) and onto draft brackets (L). Secure each stud end with locking clip (M).

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8. 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.
     Insert 3/8 inch ratchet onto square hole (G) in tension arm. Rotate arm clockwise and hold to release spring tension on idler sheave.

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     Lift left spindle cover (H) and install mower belt (I) onto left spindle sheave. Release spindle cover and tension arm.

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   • Flip up left and right spindle covers to check that belt is correctly routed on all sheaves.
   
   

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