Removing 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.

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    Adjust mower cutting height to deck removal position (lowest position) (A).


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

    Lock lift pedal when installing or removing mower deck.

    NOTE: Because a lift assist may be installed on your machine, you will need to lower deck and then pull lift pedal back by hand to lock the lift lever.

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

  5. Remove machine and mower deck shields. (See Removing Shields in SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS section.)

  6. 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 removing mower belt (B) from engine sheave (C).


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    Remove spring locking clip and pin (A), and move rear draft arm (B) away from deck bracket (C). Raise deck slightly to remove pressure on pin when pulling out. Repeat on other side.


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    Remove grass collector from rear of machine. Move chute (A) rearward to disconnect from mower deck adapter.


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    Remove front draft rod (A) from mower bracket (B).


  10. When operating the machine without the mower deck:

    • Remove locking clip (C) from stud (D) on each side, and remove front draft rod from draft bracket (E). Note orientation of stud offset when removing; correct offset is above rod.

  11. Raise draft arms to transport position.

  12. Slide mower out from under the machine.

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