Mower Deck; Mower Installation & Removal - Simplicity Regent Hydro-Gear 0650 Series Service And Repair Manual

6 Common Service Procedures
Mower Installation & Removal
WARNING
Before beginning any service work, turn the PTO
off,set the parking brake, turn the ignition switch
off, remove the key, disconnect the spark plug
wire, and disconnect the negative battery cable.

MOWER DECK

Mower Installation & Removal
NOTE: Perform mower removal and installation on a
hard, level surface such as a concrete floor.
1. Turn the front wheels of the tractor full left.
2. Place the mower in lowest cutting position.
3. Move lever (C, Figure 2) to release belt tension, then
slide belt off of PTO pulley.
4. Remove clip (A, Figure 1) from right side of rod. Pull
rod (A, Figure 2) out from left side.
5. Disconnect the front hitch by pulling out on the
release rod (A, Figure 3) and lifting the mower hitch
off the tractor hitch. Slide the mower deck out from
under the right side of the tractor.
6. Install the mower in reverse order of removal.
Note: When installing rod (A, Figure 2), turning the front
wheels slightly left or right helps to align the holes.
A
Figure 1. Mower Deck - Right Side
A. Clip
B. Pin & Clip
B
Figure 2. Mower Deck - Left Side (38" Deck Shown)
A. Rod
B. Pin & Clip
A
Figure 3. Front Hitch
A. Release Rod
6 - 2
C
B
C. Height Adjustment
Lever
A
C
C. Lever
B
B. Hitch