Service - Troy-Bilt 26J Mini-Rider Operator's Manual

Service

Cutting Deck Removal
To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:
1. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (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 bow-tie cotter pin and flat washer from the
deck lift assembly, and retain for reinstallation later. See
Fig. 7-1.
4. Remove the belt from around the tractor's PTO pulley. See
Fig. 7-2.
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Figure 7-1
Figure 7-2
5. Remove the remaining bow-tie cotter pins securing the
deck to the unit, as shown in Fig. 7-3.
Figure 7-3
NOTE: The bow-tie clips should be re-installed from the top
down.
6. Unplug the wire pigtail from the deck switch.
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 bow-tie cotter pin which secures it.
Remove the spring from the deck idler bracket. See Fig. 7-4.
Figure 7-4
9. Gently slide the cutting deck (from the left side) out from
underneath the tractor.
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