Mower Deck Removal & Installation - Snapper XL Series Operator's Manual

Operating the Tractor
Figure 8. Raising & Lowering Mower
A. Attachment Lift
B. Cutting Height Control
WARNING
Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop
engine and remove key before attempting to
install or remove the mower.
MOWER DECK REMOVAL &
INSTALLATION
Removing the Mower Deck
1. Park tractor on a hard, level surface such as a con-
crete floor. Turn off PTO switch and engine, remove
the key and apply parking brake.
2. Place mower in the lowest cutting position using the
mower height adjuster (B, Figure 8).
3. Place the mower lift lever (A, Figure 8) in the lowered
position.
3. Remove the grass catcher (see Catcher Removal &
Installation).
4. Disconnect the mower lift arms (A, Figure 9) from the
tractor lift arms (B) on both sides of the mower deck.
Re-install washers (C) and safety clips (D).
CAUTION
The muffler and surrounding areas may be hot.
5. Release belt tension with arm (A). Remove belt from
PTO pulley (B, Figure 10).
6. Turn wheels straight ahead. Pull back on spring-
loaded lever (B, Figure 12) and lift mower hitch off of
the tractor brackets.
7. Push the discharger tube (A, Figure 11) toward the
back to separate it from the mower discharge open-
ing (B).
8. Turn wheels fully left, and slide mower deck out right
side of tractor.
B
A
C
C. Hopper Lever
B
A
Figure 9. Lift Arms
(Viewed from underneath right side of tractor)
A. Mower Lift Arm
B. Tractor Lift Arm
C. Flat Washer
D. Safety Clip
B
Figure 10. Removing & Installing Belt
A. Idler Arm
B. PTO Pulley
B
Figure 11. Discharge Tube
A. Discharge Tube
B. Mower Discharge Opening
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C
D
A
A
A