Mower Deck Service Access - MASSEY FERGUSON Simplicity Lancer Series Operator's Manual

WARNING
Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop
engine and remove key before pivoting the
mower.

MOWER DECK SERVICE ACCESS

Pivoting the Mower Deck Up
1. Engage the parking brake, disengage the PTO, stop
the engine, and remove the key.
2. Place the mower lift lever between the raised and
lowered notches. Place the height of cut control in
the lowest position.
3. Using the spring-loaded idler lever (A, Figure 6),
release tension on the PTO belt and remove the belt
from the engine pulley.
4. Remove the pins and clips (B, Figure 6) from both
sides of the frame.
WARNING
SHEAR POINT HAZARD: Keep hands and feet
away from the area between the mower frame and
tractor frame when the mower is pivoted up or
down.
5. Pivot the mower deck out from under the frame and
hold it in place (see Figure 7).
6. Insert the pins and clips (B, Figure 7) through the
safety holes (A) in the frame just behind the pivot
hinge.
Pivoting the Mower Deck Down
1. Hold the mower deck in position and remove the cle-
vis pins (B, Figure 7) from the safety holes (A).
2. Pivot the mower deck under the tractor. Be sure to
keep hands and feet away from the area between the
mower frame and tractor frame.
WARNING
SHEAR POINT HAZARD: Keep hands and feet
away from the area between the mower frame and
tractor frame when the mower is pivoted up or
down.
3. Place the lift lever in the lowered position.
4. Install the clevis pins and clips (B, Figure 6).
5. Use the spring loaded idler lever (A, Figure 8) to
release tension on the PTO belt (B). Install the PTO
belt.
Figure 6. Mower Deck Access
A. Idler Lever
B. Pins & Clips (Both Sides)
Figure 7. Mower Deck Access
A. Safety Hole Location
B. Pin and Clip
A
B
A
Figure 8. Mower Belt Routing
A. Idler Lever
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Operating the Tractor
A
B
A
B
B
B. PTO Belt