Mower Deck Removal & Installation - Snapper LT-200 Series Operator's Manual

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Mower Deck Removal & installation
WARNING
Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop
engine and remove key before attempting to
install or remove the mower.
Removing the Mower Deck
1. Park tractor on a hard, level surface such as a
concrete floor. Turn off PTO switch and engine,
remove the key and apply parking brake.
2. Place wood blocks under the mower deck. Place the
attachment lift in the lowest position.
A CAUTION
Stored energy device. 44" & 50" mowers have
spring lift assist. Lift lever must be in lowest
cutting position and mower on support blocks to
avoid injury when removing or installing mower
mounting hardware. Return lift lever to highest
position after hardware has been disconnected.
3. Move idler arm (A, Figure 5) to relieve belt tension.
Remove belt from PTO pulley (B).
4. Remove hair pin (D, Figure 4) and washer (C).
Disconnect the mower lift plates (A) from the tractor
lift arms (B). Re-install washers (C) and hair pins (D)
to prevent loss.
5. Return lift lever to highest position.
CAUTION
The muffler and surrounding areas may be hot.
6. Turn wheels straight ahead. Support the mower
hanger (C). Remove safety clip (A, Figure 6) and rod
(B). Lower the mower hanger (C).
7. Turn wheels fully left, and slide mower deck out right
side of tractor.
Installing the Mower Deck
1. Park tractor, shut off PTO and engine, remove the
key and apply parking brake. Turn the wheels fully to
the left.
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Place the mower lift lever (A, Figures 7) in the lowest
position. Slide mower deck under right side of tractor
so that mower hitch is aligned with the front tractor
hitch.
3. Turn wheels straight. Lift the mower hanger (C,
Figure 6). Insert rod (B) through mower hanger (C)
and tractor brackets (D). Secure with safety clip (A).
4. Re-install hair pins (D, Figure 4) and washers (C) into
the mower lift plates (A) and the tractor lift arms (B).
Figure 4. Lift Arms
(Viewed from underneath right side of tractor)
A. Mower Lift Plate
B. Tractor Lift Arm
C. Washer
D. Hair Pin
Figure 5. Removing & Installing Belt
A. Idler Arm
B. PTO Pulley
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Figure 6. Mower Hitch
A. Safety Clip
B. Rod
C. Mower Hanger
D. Tractor Brackets
5. Move idler arm (A, Figure 5) to relieve belt tension.
Install belt onto the PTO pulley (B).
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