Mower Deck Removal & Installation - Simplicity 300 Series, 1600 Series, 2600 Series Operator's Manual

Operating the Tractor
MOWER DECK REMOVAL &
INSTALLATION
Lift Link Models
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 con-
crete floor. Turn off PTO switch and engine, remove
the key and apply parking brake.
2. Place mower in the lowest cutting position using the
mower height adjuster.
3. Place the attachment lift in the lowest position.
4. Disconnect the mower lift arm (A, Figure 9) from the
tractor lift arm (B). Re-install washer (C) and safety
clip (D).
5. Remove belt from PTO pulley (B, Figure 10).
CAUTION
The muffler and surrounding areas may be hot.
6. Turn wheels straight ahead. Pull back on spring-
loaded lever (B, Figure 11) and lift mower hitch off of
the tractor brackets.
7. Turn wheels fully left, and slide mower deck out right
side of tractor.
C
D
Figure 9. Lift Arms
(Viewed from underneath right side of tractor)
A. Mower Lift Arm
B. Tractor Lift Arm
Figure 10. Removing & Installing Belt
A. Idler Arm
B. PTO Pulley
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B
A
C. Flat Washer
D. Safety Clip
B A