Section 8: Service; Cutting Deck Removal - Troy-Bilt Automatic Lawn Tractor Operator's Manual

Deck Wash System™ (Optional)
A hex plug can be found on your tractor's deck surface.
This plug can be replaced with a water port to be used
as part of a separately-available deck wash system.
Use the Deck Wash System to rinse grass clippings
from the deck's underside and prevent build-up of
corrosive chemicals. Refer to page 25 for information
regarding this and other separately-available attach-
ments & accessories for your tractor.

SECTION 8: SERVICE

Cutting Deck Removal

To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:
• Place the PTO (Blade Engage) knob (or lever) in
the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the
parking brake.
• Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the
bottom notch on the right fender.
• Remove the PTO belt from around the tractor's
engine pulley (or electric PTO clutch, if so
equipped) and idler pulley(s). See Figure 18.
NOTE:
On models with a 46-inch deck, it may be
necessary to remove the belt keepers from around the
engine pulley, in order to removes the PTO belt.
• Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the
tractor, locate the deck support pin on the rear left
side of the deck. See Figure 18.
Support Pin
Figure 18
Hex Plug
• Pull the deck support pin outward to release the
deck from the deck lift arm.
• Rotate the pin slightly toward the rear of the tractor
and release the pin into the hole provided.
• Repeat the above steps on the tractor's right side.
• Move the deck lift lever into the top notch on the
right fender to raise the deck lift arms up and out of
the way.
NOTE:
Models with a 46-inch deck are equipped with
a short cable which controls the deck spindle brake. It is
necessary to unhook this cable in order to fully remove
the cutting deck from the tractor. Be certain to reattach
the cable when re-mounting the cutting deck.
• Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front of the
tractor allowing the hooks on the deck to release
themselves from the deck stabilizer rod.
• Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side)
out from underneath the tractor.
Tires
WARNING:
exact tire manufacturer's recommended or
maximum psi. Do not overinflate. Uneven tire
pressure could cause the cutting deck to mow
unevenly.
The recommended operating tire pressure is:
• Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires
• Approximately 14 psi for the front tires
Battery
The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid
levels cannot be checked.
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Refer to the tire sidewall for