CAUTION
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure
you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) before you do any
maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.
Premaintenance
Procedures
Releasing the Mower-Deck
Curtain
Loosen the bottom bolt of the curtain to release the
mower-deck curtain and access the top of the mower deck
(Figure
37). Tighten the bolt after maintenance to install the
curtain.
Figure 37
1. Bolt
2. Curtain
Removing the Sheet-Metal
Guard
Loosen the 2 front bolts and remove the sheet-metal guard
to access the mower belts and spindles
sheet-metal guard and tighten the bolts after maintenance.
1. Sheet-metal guard
34
(Figure
38). Place the
Figure 38
2. Bolt