Snapper 1800, 2800, 500, 1700, 2700, 400 Operator's Manual page 22

Operating the Tractor
Mower Deck Removal & Installation
Simplicity, Massey Ferguson and AGCO
Models
WARNING
Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop
engine and remove key before attempting to
install or remove the mower.
Muffler and surrounding areas may be hot.
Removing the Mower Deck
Note: Units with electric height of cut, unplug tractor wire
harness from deck harness before removing deck.
1. Park the tractor, fully lower the attachment lift, turn off
the PTO, turn off the engine, remove the key, and
engage the parking brake. If equipped, pivot the
gauge wheels into sliding position (see Figure 11).
2. Place mower in the lowest cutting position using the
mower height control.
3. Use the idler arm (D, Figure 12) to release tension on
the PTO belt, and remove belt from the PTO pulley.
4. Pull down on the lift hooks (A, Figure 12) and unhook
the lift chains (B).
CAUTION
The muffler and surrounding areas may be hot.
5. Turn the wheels straight ahead. Pull back on spring-
loaded lever (B, Figure 13) and lift mower hitch off of
the tractor brackets (A).
6. Turn wheels fully left, and slide mower deck out from
under the right side of the tractor.
Figure 11. Pivoting Gauge Wheels - Select Models
C
Figure 12. Mower Lift
A. Lift Hook
B. Lift Chain
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A
B
D
C. PTO Belt
D. Idler Arm