Mower Deck Removal & Installation; Removing The Mower Deck - Simplicity Broadmotor Series Service & Repair Manual

6 Common Service Procedures
Mower Removal & Installation
A
Figure 1. Raising & Lowering Mower
A. Mower Lift Lever
WARNING
Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop
engine and remove key before attempting to
install or remove the mower.
MOWER DECK REMOVAL &
INSTALLATION

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 (B, Figure 1).
3. Place the mower lift lever (A, Figure 1) in the lowest
position.
4. Disconnect the mower lift arm (A, Figure 2) from the
tractor lift arm (B). Re-install washer and safety clip.
CAUTION
The muffler and surrounding areas may be hot.
5. Remove belt from PTO pulley (B, Figure 3).
6. Turn wheels straight ahead. Pull back on spring-
loaded lever (B, Figure 4) and lift mower hitch off of
the tractor brackets.
7. Turn wheels fully left, and slide mower deck out right
side of tractor.
B
B. Mower Height Adjuster
C
D
Figure 2. Lift Arms
(Viewed from underneath right side of tractor)
A. Mower Lift Arm
B. Tractor Lift Arm
Figure 3. Removing & Installing Belt
A. Idler Arm
Figure 4. Mower Hitch
A. Tractor Hitch Brackets
B. Spring-Loaded Lever
6 - 2
B
A
C. Flat Washer
D. Safety Clip
B A
B. PTO Pulley
A
B