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Deck Installation
Install the deck on the tractor as follows:
1.
Place the deck lift handle in the highest
mowing position. See Figure 4-13.
2.
Slide the deck under the tractor on the right
side of the tractor lining up the deck hanger
brackets and the deck lift arms.
3.
Once the deck is under the tractor,
move the deck lift handle to the lowest
mowing position.
NOTE: To line the brackets up properly, it
may be necessary to place a small block of
wood under each side of the deck.
4.
Hook the front deck lift rod onto the hanger
brackets on the front of the deck.
5.
Pull the deck release pins outward and
maneuver the deck as necessary to align
the holes in the deck lift arms with the pins.
Refer to Figure 4-16.
6.
When aligned, push each deck release pin
fully inward through the deck lift arms to
secure the deck lift arms in the rear hanger
bracket slots.
7.
Make certain the 'V' belt is in the spindle
pulleys on the deck; then route the belt
rearward beneath the tractor frame, above
the transmission tube(s), to the PTO pulley
on the bottom of the engine.
8.
Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck
to the position that provides the most
horizontal run of the belt between the deck
idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the
bottom of the engine.
9.
Make certain the belt is in the spindle
pulleys of the deck, and that the backside
of the belt is against both the fixed and
movable idler pulleys.
10.
Sitting behind the tractor, facing forward,
make certain the belt is not twisted; then
reach beneath the tractor to grasp the belt
and pull it toward the PTO pulley.
WARNING
Use caution to avoid pinching your fingers when rolling the
belt onto the PTO pulley.
11.
Pull the right side of the PTO belt rearward
and place the narrow V-side of the PTO belt
into the PTO pulley. See Figure 4-15.
12.
While holding the PTO belt and PTO pulley
together, rotate the PTO pulley to the
left (see Figure 4-15). Continue holding
and rotating the PTO pulley and PTO belt
until the PTO belt is fully rolled into the
PTO pulley.
NOTE: Before using the tractor double-
check the belt routing to make sure that the
belt has been routed properly.
Replacing the Belt
1.
Remove the deck from beneath the tractor,
(refer to Deck Removal).
2.
Remove the hex washer screws (a) securing
the belt covers (b) to the deck. See
Figure 4-17.
(b)
(a)
(a)
(a)
Figure 4-17
3.
Remove the two idler pulleys (a & b) by
removing the hex screws (c) and flange lock
nuts (d) that secure them to the deck and
the idler arm (e). See Figure 4-18. Do not
lose any of the hardware (pulley caps (f),
washers, belt guards (g) (if equipped))when
removing the hex screw (c) and flange lock
nut (d).
(d)
(f)
(d)
(f)
(a)
(c)
(g)
(e)
(c)
Figure 4-18
NOTE: Take note of the position of
the belt guards (g) to ensure they are
properly re-installed.
4.
Remove the belt from the spindle pulleys.
5.
Install the new belt around the spindle
pulleys as shown and reinstall the belt
covers (b). See Figure 4-17.
6.
Place the belt around the idler pulleys
removed in Step 3 with the 'V' side facing
in. Once in place, reinstall all the hardware
and tighten the flange lock nut to secure the
assembly. See Figure 4-19.
Figure 4-19
7.
Route the belt as shown in Figure 4-19
and then reinstall the deck (refer to
Deck Installation).
(a)
Tractor Blade Care
Before performing any maintenance, place the PTO switch
in the "OFF" position, engage the parking brake lever, turn
the ignition key to the "OFF" position and remove the key
from the switch. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves
when handling the blades. When servicing the tractor deck,
be careful not to cut yourself on the sharpened blades.
The cutting blades must be kept sharp at all times.
Sharpen the cutting edges of the blades evenly
so that the blades remain balanced and the same
angle of sharpness is maintained.
If the cutting edge of a blade has already been
sharpened many times, or if any metal separation
is present, it is recommended that new blades
be installed. New blades are available at your
authorized dealer.
The blades may be removed as follows:
1.
Remove the deck from beneath the tractor,
(refer to Deck Removal) then gently flip the
deck over to expose its underside.
2.
Use a 15/16" wrench to hold the hex nut on
top of the spindle assembly when loosening
the hex nut (a) securing the blade (b). A
block of wood (c) may be placed between
the deck housing and the cutting edge
of the blade (b) to help in breaking loose
(b)
the hex nut (a) securing the blade. See
Figure 4-20.
3.
When reinstalling the blades, be sure they
are installed so that the wings are pointing
upward toward the top of the deck.
4.
Tighten the hex nuts (a) to 70-90 ft-lbs.
5.
Reinstall the deck (refer to Deck Installation).
Changing the Transmission Drive Belt
Several components must be removed and
special tools used in order to change the tractor's
transmission drive belt. See your authorized
service dealer to have the transmission drive
belt replaced.
Tractor Creeping
Creeping is the slight forward or backward
movement of the tractor when the throttle is on
and the speed control pedals are in the neutral
position. If your tractor creeps, see an authorized
service dealer.
S
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WARNING
(c)
(a)
(b)
Figure 4-20
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