6. Remove the front and rear lift chains from the mower
deck (Fig. 427).
Fig 427
7. Remove the right and left struts from the strut bases
(Fig. 428).
Fig 428
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8. Check the bolt, bushing and strut base for wear (Fig.
429).
C
B
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A. Bolt
B. Bushing
9. Raise the lift lever to the transport position.
10. Remove the 4 x 4 wood blocks from under the deck.
11. Turn the right front wheel so the castor fork is angled
forward. This will allow more clearance to slide the
mower deck out from under the frame (Fig. 430).
PICT-0306
D
A
A B C
Fig 429
C. Nut
D. Strut base
Fig 430
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PICT-0307
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