Cutting Deck Removal - Troy-Bilt 77T Series Operator's Manual

Deck Wash System™
A hex plug can be found on your tractor's deck surface.
See Figure 15.
This plug can be replaced with a water port to be used as
part of a separately-available deck wash system.
Use the Deck Wash System™ to rinse grass clippings
from the deck's underside and prevent the buildup of
corrosive chemicals.
NOTE: Refer to page 24 for information regarding this
and other separately-available attachments & acces-
sories for your tractor.

Cutting Deck Removal

To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:
1. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disen-
gaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake.
2. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the
bottom notch on the right fender.
3. Remove the belt from around the tractor's engine
pulley and idler pulley(s). Refer to Changing the
Deck Belt on page 22 for detailed instructions.
4. Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the
tractor, locate the hair pin clip that secures the deck
support rod on the rear left side of the deck. See
Figure 16.
5. Remove the hair pin clip that secures the deck
support rod, and carefully remove the deck support
from the deck lift arm.
6. Repeat the above steps on the tractor's right side.
7. Move the deck lift lever into the top notch on the right
fender to raise the deck lift arms up and out of the
way.
8. Carefully remove the PTO cable from the rear of
the cutting deck by removing the hair pin clip which
secures it. Remove the spring from the deck idler
bracket. See Figure 17.
9. 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.
10.Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out
from underneath the tractor.
Figure 15
Figure 16
Figure 17
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