Removing and Installing Shields

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

2. Allow engine and muffler to cool completely.

3. CAUTION: Avoid Injury! 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.

4. CAUTION: Avoid Injury! If the lift pedal is spring-assisted it may have unexpected movement.

   Lock the lift pedal when installing or removing mower deck.

   NOTE: If the machine is equipped with a lift assist spring, lower deck and then pull lift pedal back by hand to lock lift lever.

   Lower mower deck, pull back lift pedal by hand, and pull lift lever up to lock.

Removing Shields 42 Mowers

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   42A Left Side Shown

   
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   42M Left Side Shown

   Remove cap screws (A) and deck side shield (B).

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2. Repeat for other side.

Removing Shields 48A and 54A Mowers

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   Lift up rear of left foot mat (A), remove cap screws (B), and shield (C).

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2. 
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   Remove cap screws (A) and deck side shield (B).

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3. Repeat for other side.

Removing PTO Clutch Shield

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   Remove cap screws (A).

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2. Remove PTO clutch shield (B).

Installing PTO Clutch Shield

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   Install PTO clutch shield (A) with cap screws (B)

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2. Tighten cap screws.

Installing Shields 42 Mowers

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   42A Left Side Shown

   
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   42M Left Side Shown

   Install deck side shield (A) with cap screws (B).

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2. Repeat for other side.

Installing Shields 48A and 54A Mowers

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   Left Side Shown

   Install side shield (A) with cap screws (B).

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2. Repeat for other side.

3. 
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   Lift up rear of left foot mat (A), and install shield (B) with cap screws (C).

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