Removing The Mower Deck; Installing The Mower Deck - Snapper 150Z Operator's Manual

Mower Deck Removal & Installation -
33" Decks
NOTE: Perform mower removal and installation on a
hard, level surface such as a concrete floor.
WARNING
After lowering the mower cutting height, engage
parking brake, turn off the mower blades, turn the
ignition switch to STOP, and remove key before
attempting to install or remove the mower.

Removing the Mower Deck

1. Turn the mower blades OFF, put the ground speed
control levers in START/PARK position, engage the
parking brake, turn the ignition OFF, and wait for all
moving parts to stop.
2. Pivot the front wheels forward.
3. Pull the back-side idler pulley (B, Figure 44) forward
to release belt tension. Remove the mower belt from
engine PTO pulley (A).
4. Turn the ignition switch from OFF to RUN without
starting the engine.
5. Use the mower cutting height switch to raise the
mower deck.
6. Place 4x4 wood blocks (D, Figure 43) under the front
and rear lip of the mower deck to securely support it.
7. Use the mower cutting height switch to fully lower the
mower so that is it resting on the 4x4 wood blocks.
8. Turn the ignition switch to OFF and remove the key.
9. Remove the hair pin clips (A) securing the rear
mower lift arms (B) and the front hitch rod (C) to the
mower deck.
10. Separate the rear lift arms from the mower deck.
Repeat on both sides of the mower.
11. Remove the front hitch rod (C) from the front hitch
brackets.
12. Slide the mower deck out from under the rider.

Installing the Mower Deck

1. Slide the mower deck under the right side of the rider.
Align the holes in the front hitch brackets, and insert
the front hitch rod (C, Figure 43). Secure with hair pin
clip (A).
2. Connect the rear lift arms to the mower deck. Secure
with hair pin clips (A).
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch. Turn the switch
from OFF to RUN without starting the engine.
4. Use the cutting height switch to raise the mower until
it is no longer resting on the 4x4 wood blocks (D).
5. Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the key.
Remove the 4x4 blocks (D).
6. Release mower belt tension, and install the belt as
shown in Figure 44.
A
B
Figure 43. Mower Hitch Components - 33" Decks
Figure 44. Mower Belt Routing - 33" Decks
Maintenance
C
A
D
A
B
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