Installing Mower (42 Mulch 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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    Slide mower deck under tractor and line up deck bracket (A) with draft arm (B).


  5. Unlock mower lift 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 mower lift 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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    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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    To install drive belt:

    1. Grasp tension rod (J) securely. Disengage end of rod from gage wheel bracket (K).

    2. Rotate rod counterclockwise (L) and hold.


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      Install drive belt (M) on mower deck and engine sheave (N).

    4. Rotate tension rod (J) clockwise and engage end of rod in gage wheel bracket (K).


  10. Level mower.

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