Installing Mower

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 deck removal position (lowest position).

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

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5. Unlock lift lock lever.

6. CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Lift pedal is spring-assisted and may have unexpected movement.

   Lock lift pedal when installing or removing mower deck.

   Pull lift pedal by hand to lower draft arms. Attach draft arm to deck bracket with pin (C) and spring locking pin.

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   Install front draft rod (A) into mower bracket (B).

   If draft rod assembly has been removed from machine:

   1. Install mounting stud (C) into draft bracket (D) 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 (E).

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8. 
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   Move mower chute (A) forward to slide into mower deck adapter.

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

   
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   Lever on left side.

   Using a 3/8 in. ratchet, rotate and hold tension arm (A), under left side of fender deck, counterclockwise, while installing mower belt (B) onto engine sheave (C).

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10. Level mower.

11. Install machine and mower deck shields. (See Installing Shields in SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS section.)