Removing Mower Deck (48HC, 54HC, 60HC and 62C)

  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 just above lever (B) to lock deck in lowered position.


  5. Remove foot plate.

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    Remove locking clip (C) from front draft link (D) and remove draft link from mower deck bracket (E) and draft bracket (F). Repeat on opposite side.


  7. Disconnect mower drive belt:

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

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      48HC shown. 54HC and 60HC similar.

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      62C shown.

      Install 3/8 in. ratchet into square hole (G) in tension arm and rotate clockwise to release tension on belt, while removing mower belt from center spindle sheave (H).

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      Z665 with 60HC Deck: Disconnect clutch wiring harness connector (J) from connector (K). NOTE: Required for full removal of belt from machine with 60HC Deck.
    • Remove belt from engine sheave.


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


  9. 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.

  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. (See Moving Machine by Hand in OPERATING section.)

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