Mower Deck Removal & Installation; Installing The Mower Deck; Mower Components View; Mower Hitch Components View - Craftsman ZT 7000 Operator's Manual

MOWER DECK REMOVAL &
NOTE: Perform mower removal and installation on a
hard, level surface such as a concrete floor,
WARNmNG
Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop
engine and remove key before attempting to
install or remove the mower.
Removing
the Mower Deck
1, Turn the PTO off, put the control Ueversin PARK posF
tion, turn the ignition OFF, remove the key, and wait
for aH moving parts to stop,
2, Pivot the rider's front wheeUs forward,
3, PUacethe cutting height adjustment crank (D, Figure
10) in the Uowest cutting position,
4, ReUease tension on the drive beUtusing the mower
beUt reUease Uever(E, Figure 10) and remove the drive
beUtfrom the engine pulley,
5, Disconnect the front hitch by removing the hitch rod
and clip (A, Figures 10 & 11), and lifting the mower
hitch (B) up and off the rider hitch bracket (D),
6, Slide the mower deck forward until the rear mower
supports (C) disengage the frame of the rider,
7, Slide the mower deck out from under the right side of
the rider,
mnstaHing
the Mower Deck
1, Pivot the rider's front wheels forward,
2, Place the cutting height adjustment crank (D, Figure 10)
in the lowest cutting position,
3, Slide the mower deck under the right side of the rider,
Slide the mower backwards making sure that the rear
mower supports (C, Figure 11) slide up the ramps on
the frame, The rear of the mower is supported by
these frame ramps,
4, Hang the mower hitch (B, Figure 11 ) on the rider
hitch bracket (D) and secure with the hitch rod and
clip (A),
5, Use the mower belt release lever (E, Figure 12) to
release tension on the mower idler pulley, and install
the drive belt as shown in Figure 12,
Figure 10. Mower Components
A. Hitch Rod and Ctip
B. Mower Hitch
C. Rear Mower Supports
D. Cutting Height Adjustment Crank
E. Mower Bett Release Lever
Figure 11, Mower Hitch Components
A. Hitch Rod and Ctip
B. Mower Hitch
C. Rear Mower Supports
D. Rider Hitch Bracket
Figure 12. Mower Bett Routing
A. Engine Pulley
B. Mower Drive BeJt
C. Back-Side ldJer Pulley
D. V-ldJer Pulley
E. Mower Bett ReJease Lever
F. Mower Drive Puttey
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