Removing Mower Deck (42C)

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

  2. Allow engine and muffler to cool completely.

  3. CAUTION: Rotating blades are dangerous.

    Before adjusting or servicing mower:

    • Disconnect spark plug wire(s) or battery negative (-) cable to prevent engine from starting accidently.
    • 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 (B) just above lever to lock deck in lowered position.


  5. Remove bolt (C) to remove foot plate.

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

    Disconnect mower drive belt:

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      Remove two bolts (D) and remove right hand spindle shield (E).
    • Install 3/8-inch ratchet onto square hole (F) in tension arm and rotate counterclockwise to release tension on belt, while removing mower belt from right spindle sheave (G).
    • Remove belt from engine sheave.


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    Remove locking clip (H) and, remove stud end (I) from front draft bracket (J).


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    Remove spring clip (K) and pin from each side of rear mower bracket.


  9. Raise draft arms to transport lock 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.)

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