MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
BELT SERVICE Continued
Should the traction drive belt show signs of excessive
wear or damage, replace.
MOWER DECK REMOVAL
Place tractor on a firm, level surface such as a driveway or
garage floor and engage park brake.
Turn engine "OFP.
Raise hood and remove spark plug wire from spark plug.
Secure sparkplug wire away from spark plug. See Figure
36.
Lower deck to lowest setting.
Disconnect deck lift rod from front lift arm. See Figure 37
Remove hair pins from front deck hanger rod. See Figure
38.
Turn wheels to the left.
Hold front of deck "UP" and slide front deck hanger rod to
the right and out.
Lower front of deck to ground.
Remove hair pin and flat washer from rear deck hanger
bracket on both sides of tractor. See Figure 39.
RIGHT
SIDE
ARM
FIGURE 38
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