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1. Deck-lift arm
2. Chain
6.
Ensure that there is tension on all 4 chains
(Figure
74).
7.
Tighten the 4 adjustment bolts
8.
Ensure that the blocks fit snugly under the deck
skirt and that all bolts are tight.
9.
Verify that the deck is level by checking the
side-to-side level and front-to-rear blade slope;
repeat the deck leveling procedure if necessary.
Removing the Mower Deck
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the
parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and
disconnect the spark-plug wires from the spark
plugs.
3.
Lower the mower to the 76 mm (3 inches)
height-of-cut position.
4.
Loosen the 2 bottom bolts holding the
mower-deck curtain to the mower deck; refer to
Releasing the Mower-Deck Curtain (page
5.
Remove the mower belt from the engine pulley;
refer to
Replacing the Mower Belt (page
6.
Remove the hairpin cotter and washer securing
the link pin to the frame and deck, and remove
the link bar
(Figure
Figure 74
3. Hook
4. Adjustment bolt
(Figure
75).
1. Link pin
2. Washer
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7.
Lift up the mower deck to relieve tension from
the mower deck.
8.
Remove the chains from the hooks on the
deck-lift arms
74).
1. Deck-lift arm
2. Chain
9.
Raise the height of cut to the transport position.
34).
10.
Remove the belt from the clutch pulley on the
engine.
43).
11.
Slide the mower out from underneath the
machine.
Note:
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Figure 75
3. Hairpin cotter
(Figure
76).
Figure 76
3. Hook
4. Adjustment bolt
Retain all parts for future installation.
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