Craftsman CMXGRAM1130049 Instruction Manual page 21

6. Unplug the wire connector (a) from the safety switch (b) at the rear of the
chute opening. See Figure 22.
7. Move the deck lift lever into the highest (#5) position on the right fender to
raise the deck lift arms up and out of the way.
8. Gently slide the cutting deck (from the left side) out from underneath the
tractor.
Cutting Deck Installation
1. Raise the deck lift lever into the highest (#5) position on the right fender to
move the deck lift arms out of the way.
2. Gently slide the cutting deck (from the left side) back under the tractor.
3. Plug the wire connector (a) into the safety switch (b) at the rear of the chute
opening. See Figure 22.
Note: Be sure to securely reconnect the wire connector to the safety switch
in Figure 22, you tractor will not start or operate without the safety switch
properly connected.
4. Lower the deck lift lever to the lowest (#1) position.
5. Secure the deck to the deck lift arms using two bow-tie cotter pins. See
Figure 21.
Note: The bow-tie cotter pins (a) should be installed from the top down.
6. Reconnect the deck motors on the underside of the tractor. Always connect
the larger connector first and then the smaller connector. See Figure 19.
Note: When reconnecting the deck motors, you must be sure that the
connections are secure.
Blade(s)
Shut the tractor off, engage parking brake and remove power key before
removing the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. Protect
your hands by using heavy gloves when grasping the blade.
Periodically inspect the blade(s) and/or spindle for cracks or damage,
especially after you've struck a foreign object. Do not operate the machine
until damaged components are replaced.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
(a)
(b)
Figure 22
WARNING
WARNING
If the cutting edge of the blade(s) has previously been sharpened, or if
any metal separation is present, replace the blade(s).
The blade(s) may be removed as follows.
Note: It may be easier to change the blade(s) by first removing the deck
from beneath the tractor, (refer to Cutting Deck Removal earlier in this
section) then gently flip the deck over to expose its underside. It is possible
to change the blade(s), however, with the deck still attached to the tractor. If
attempting to change the blade(s) with the deck still installed on the tractor,
first move the deck lift lever to its highest (#5) position.
1. Remove the mulch plug, deck chute or bagging chute, if equipped, exposing
the deck chute opening.
2. Using a block of wood or 2 x 4, insert it into the deck opening and rotate the
blade around until it wedges the wood between the deck opening and the
cutting blade, as shown in Figure 23.
3. Remove the hex screw (a) and the blade bell support (b) which holds the
blade (c) and the blade adapter (d) to the deck motor. See Figure 24.
(b)
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CAUTION
Figure 23
(d)
(a)
Figure 24
(c)