Power Transfer Shaft Removal; Deck Removal - Snapper OUT FRONT Z-RIDER ZF2100DKU Safety Instructions And Operator's Manual

Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.6 DECK REMOVAL
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4. Rotate spring loaded hitch latch pins (Located
on both hitch plates) to the unlatched position.
See Figure 3.10.
5. Move deck lift switch as if to lower deck and
the lift arm will move up in the hitch plates. The
lift arm needs to be high enough to clear the
hitch plates when power unit is driven backward
away from mower deck. See Figure 3.9.
6. Pull lock collar back and slide power transfer
shaft away from power take off (PTO) shaft. See
Figure 3.11.
7. Disconnect wiring harness from mower deck.
8. Start power unit. Disengage parking brake.
Carefully move power unit backward away from
mower deck.
NOTE: DECK LIFT ARM SHOWN REMOVED FOR
CLARITY. DECK WOULD NOT BE REMOVED AT THIS
TIME IN DECK REMOVAL PROCEDURE.
HITCH LATCH PIN SHOWN IN
UNLATCHED POSITION
3.7 POWER TRANSFER SHAFT REMOVAL
Engage parking brake. Turn engine "OFF" and
remove key. The power transfer shaft connects the
power unit to the mower deck. The shaft is
telescoping for easy removal. Slide locking collar
back toward mower deck and shaft will slide off.
See Figure 3.11.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or
service with the engine or blades running. Stop
blades. Stop engine. Set brake. Remove key.
Remove spark plug wires from spark plugs and (gas
only) secure wires away from spark plugs. Engine
and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns by
allowing all parts sufficient time to cool.
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HITCH
PLATE
FIGURE 3.10
POWER LOCK COLLAR
TRANSFER
SHAFT
/
PULL LOCK
COLLAR P
BACKWARDS TAKE OFF '"
SHAFT
FIGURE 3.11
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