Removing Mower Deck (48A and 54A Mower Decks)

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.

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   Remove lock pin, push handle to its lowest position (A) and install pin just above lever (B) to lock deck in lowered position. If installed, apply pressure on foot pedal (C) to assist in lowering mower deck.

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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.

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     Mower deck shown removed from machine for better view.

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

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     Mower deck shown removed from machine for better view.

     Raise left spindle cover (E) and remove belt (F) from spindle.

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   • Remove belt from clutch sheave.
   
   

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   Remove spring clip (G) and pin (H) from each side of rear hanger bracket.

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   48A and 54A Mower Deck Only: Move mower deck forward to remove front draft link (I) from mower deck brackets (J).

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8. 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.

9. Rotate front caster wheels to maximize clearance.

10. 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.)