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• Grasp the PTOidlerpulleybracket a ndpivotit
towardthe discharge chuteto relievetension
on the belt. Remove the deckbelt fromthe
electricPTOclutchandfromaroundthe PTO
idlerpulley.
NOTE:
On units equipped with a 46-inch deck, the
bottommost belt on the deck does NOT need to be
removed in order to remove the deck.
• Looking at the cutting deck from the right side
of the tractor, locate the deck support pin on
the rear right side of the deck.
• Pull the deck support pin outward to release
the deck from the deck lift arm. See Figure 14.
• Rotate the pin slightly toward the rear of the
tractor
and
release
the
pin into the
hole
provided.
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To Lift Assembly
Deck Su
• Repeat the above steps on the left side of the
tractor.
• Move the lift lever into the top notch on the
right fender to raise the deck lift arms out of
the way.
• Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front
of the tractor allowing the hooks on the deck
to release themselves
from the deck stabilizer
rod. Do NOT let the deck fall to the ground.
• Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right
side) out from underneath the tractor.
NOTE:
To properly
remount
the cutting
deck,
perform the above steps in reverse order. Having a
second person assist you will ease this procedure.
Deck Lift Arms
PTO Idler Pulley
f
PTO Belt
Electric PTO Clutch
J
Deck
Stabilizer
Bracket
/
. Hooks
/
PTO Idler Pulley Bracket
Deck Stabilizer
Rod
(mounted
on tractor)
NOTE:
Belt covers and othertractorcomponents not shown for cladty. 42-inch deck shown
Figure 14
Front of Tractor
CHANGING
THE
DECK
BELT(S)
All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of cracking, shredding
or
rotting are present.
IMPORTANT:
The V-belts found on your tractor are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A
substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. For a proper working machine,
use factory approved belts.
To change or replace the deck belt(s) on your tractor, proceed as follows:
NOTE:
Removing the deck from the tractor as instructed earlier in this section will ease the following steps,
but is not necessary.
42-inch decks
• Lower the deck by moving the lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender.
• Remove the belt guards by removing the self-tapping screws that fasten them to the deck surface.
• Grasp the PTO idler pulley bracket and pivot it toward the discharge chute to relieve tension on the belt.
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