Dixon 2004 Operator's Manual page 36

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Deck Removal - Zeeter 42"
1. Place cut height lever in lowest cut position.
2. Pull belt idler back to allow belt to be removed from idler
pulley and electric clutch pulley.
3. Remove hair pin cotter and washer from one end of
deck support cross shaft. Note location of remaining
shim washers used between chassis and mower deck
plates. Slide shaft from chassis and mower deck.
4. Remove hair pin cotter and washer from each deck
L-rod. Remove L-rods from lift arms. At this point, deck
will drop down.
5. Carefully raise and support front of chassis. Slide
mower deck to either side for removal. (Reverse
procedure to reinstall deck assembly.)
Note:
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When deck is reinstalled on frame, check that
belt is correctly routed in the grooves of all
pulleys and that belt idler is applying tension to
the back side of the belt.