Shipping Brace Removal - MTD 808K Series Operator's Manual

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Shipping Brace Removal

(H deck models only)
The shipping brace, used for packaging
IMPORTANT:
purposes only, must be removed and discarded before
operating tractor.
WARNING:
Make sure the tractor engine is
off. Remove ignition key, and set the parking
brake before removing the shipping brace
Locate the shipping brace and accompanying
warning tag on the right side of the tractor, between
the discharge chute and the deck. See Figure 6.
Shipping Brace
Figure 6
Fender
Lift Lever
Deck Support Pins
Belt Guard
Deck Roller
Bracket
Discharge
Chute
* If equipped
NOTE: Many tractor components not shown for visual clarity.
While holding the discharge chute with your left
hand, remove the shipping brace with your right
hand by grasping it between your thumb and index
finger and rotating it clockwise.
.
Attaching the Deck (Model 808K only)
Adjust the deck roller height so that the clevis pins
are inserted in the second hole (from the top) of
both the left-hand deck roller bracket and the right-
hand deck roller bracket. See Figure 9 or refer to
Deck Roller Height Adjustment on page 10 for more
detailed instructions on adjusting the deck roller
upward or downward.
Raise the deck lift arms up and out of the way by
placing the deck lift lever in the top notch on the
right fender.
Gently slide the cutting deck beneath the tractor
Warning Tag
from the right side.
Move the cutting deck into position so that the
hooks found on the front end of the deck fit snugly
around the deck stabilizer rod.
Deck Lift
Assembly
Notches
Lift Cables
Deck Lift Arms
Electric PTO
Clutch*
Figure 7
9
WARNING:
The mowing deck is capable of
throwing objects. Failure to operate the tractor
without the discharge cover in the proper
operating position could result in serious
personal injury and/or property damage.
WARNING:
Before attaching the cutting
deck, engage the parking brake, turn the
ignition key to the OFF position and remove the
key from the switch to avoid accidental starting.
Deck Idler Pulleys
Deck Stabilizer
Bracket
Deck Stabilizer Rod
Belt Guard
PTO / Deck Belt
Front of tractor

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