Installing Mower (38 and 42C Mower)

  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.

    Adjust mower cutting height to lowest position.

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    42C deck shown

    Slide mower deck under tractor and line up deck bracket (A) with draft arm (B).


  5. Unlock lift latch handle.

  6. CAUTION: If the lift pedal is spring-assisted it may have unexpected movement.

    Lock the lift pedal when installing or removing mower deck.

    Pull lift pedal by hand to lower draft arms. Hold pedal securely and lock lift latch handle.

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    Install front draft rod (C) into mower bracket (D).

    If draft rod assembly has been removed from machine:

    1. Install mounting stud (E) into draft bracket (F) at each side. Note orientation of stud offset when installing, correct orientation is for stud to be offset above draft rod.

    2. Secure each side with locking clip (G).

    3. Install draft rod into mower bracket.


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    42C deck shown

    Install pin (H) through deck bracket (A) and draft arm (B). Make sure pin installs completely through deck bracket. Secure pin with locking clip (I). Repeat for other side.


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

    IMPORTANT: The belt will be damaged if installed wrong. Route the belt properly through belt guides. See belt routing label on mower deck.

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    42C deck shown

    Using a 3/8 in. ratchet, rotate and hold tension arm (J), under left side of fender deck, rearward (K), while installing mower belt onto engine sheave (L).


  10. Level mower.

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