Craftsman 247.20438 SERIES Operator's Manual page 24

Working on the right side of the tractor, insert a 3⁄8" drive ratchet
c.
wrench, set to tighten, into square hole found on the idler bracket.
See Figure 24.
Insert Wrench Here
d. Skip ahead to Step 2 on page25.
54" Decks
1. To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:
a. Place the PTO in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking
brake.
b. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch
on the right fender.
Working on the right side of the tractor, insert a 3⁄8" drive ratchet
c.
wrench, set to tighten, into square hole found on the idler bracket.
See Figure 25.
d. Continue with Step 2 on page 25.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Figure 24
Insert Wrench Here
Figure 25
2. Use the wrench to pivot the deck drive pulley forward. See Figure 25.
Avoid pinching injuries. Never place your fingers on the idler spring or
between the belt and a pulley while installing the belt.
3. Carefully remove the belt from around the PTO pulley.
4. Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the tractor, locate the bow-
tie pin on the rear left side of the deck. See Figure 26.
5. Remove the bow pin and slide the deck pin out of the deck lift arm. See Figure 26.
6. Repeat the above steps on the tractor's right side.
7. Pull the bow-tie pin out of the front deck lift rod securing it to the deck. See
Figure 27. Slide the deck lift rod out of the front hanger bracket.
8. Move the deck lift lever into the top notch to raise the deck lift up and out of
the way.
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WARNING
Figure 26
Figure 27