Installing 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 lift lever fully upward into transport lock position.

4. Remove two bolts to remove mower right hand spindle belt shield. Take belt out of V-sheave to allow more belt slack for installation of belt onto clutch.

5. Slide mower deck under machine.

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

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

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   Install pin and spring clip (D) onto each side of rear mower bracket.

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   Install stud (E) onto front draft bracket (F). Secure with locking clip (G).

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10. CAUTION: 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.

    • IMPORTANT: Left and right spindle sheaves are hidden by belt shields. Failure to seat belt properly on sheaves may result in belt damage.

      Install 3/8 in. ratchet onto square hole (H) in tension arm and rotate counterclockwise to release tension on belt, while installing mower belt onto right spindle sheave (I). Make sure belt is properly seated on all sheaves.
    
    

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11. Install right hand spindle belt shield.

12. Install foot plate.