Deck Removal; Maintenance & Adjustments - Exmark CD42CD Operator's & Parts Manual

h) Un-latch deck from raised position, slowly lower deck to ground and lock deck locking pins
on each side per section 4.1.2, Lowering the Deck to the Operation Position.

3.4 DECK REMOVAL

a) Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.
b) Raise mower deck up and latch with deck locking pins per section 4.1.1, Raising the
Mower Deck to the Service Position.
c) Remove hairpins and washers at the top of the deck lift assist spring on each side of the
unit. See Figure 5.
d) Remove the spring from the spring anchor. Repeat for other side of unit.
e) Un-latch deck from raised position and slowly lower deck to ground per section 4.1.2,
Lowering the Mower Deck to the Operation Position.
NOTE: Deck will become heavier once springs are removed from the anchors. Lower
deck carefully.
f) Remove lynch pins at front of push arms on both sides of the unit. See Figure 3.
g) Remove hairpin and clevis from both sides of the PTO guard. See Figure 4.
h) Raise seat and disconnect drive shaft using quick coupler at jackshaft. See Figure 2.
i) Pull mower deck forward to remove from unit.
4. MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ While maintenance or adjustments are being made,
someone could start the engine.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure
you or other bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Remove the key from the ignition switch and pull the
wire(s) off the spark plug(s) before you do any
maintenance. Also push the wire(s) aside so it does
not accidentally contact the spark plug(s).
FIGURE 5
DECK SPRING INSTALLATION
WARNING
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