Exmark CD42CD Setup Instructions page 3

7. Raise the deck to the service position.
WARNING
Incorrectly raising or lowering a mower deck
can be dangerous. A dropped mower deck can
result in a serious injury or property damage.
• Always raise and lower deck on flat, dry
ground, free of any obstructions.
• Firmly grasp the deck lift handle and lower
in a slow controlled manner.
• Always make sure the deck is securely
latched in the "up" or "down" position.
Using the deck lift handle, lift the deck up and latch
in "up" position (latch is located at front center of
the seat) (Figure 5).
1. Secure the deck in the raised position by securing the deck
latch onto the hook
2. Hook
WARNING
Operating the mower deck in the raised service
position can be dangerous. Engaging the PTO
with a deck in the raised position can result in a
serious injury or property damage.
Always lower and lock mower deck in the
operation position before engaging the PTO.
8. Install the springs onto the spring anchor pins under
the left and right consoles and secure with a washer
and the hairpin (Figure 6)
Figure 5
1. Spring anchor pin is under the console
2. Secure the springs with a washer and the hairpin
3. Slide the spring onto the spring anchor pin
9. Lower the deck to the operation position.
A. While firmly holding onto the deck lift handle,
unhook the deck latch from the tractor section
and slowly lower the deck to ground.
B. Push the deck locking pins inward and rotate
forward to securely lock the deck in lowered
position (Figure 7).
1. Deck lift handle
2. Rotate the deck locking pin toward the rear and pull outward
to unlock
3. Push the deck locking pin in and rotate toward the front
to lock
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Figure 6
Figure 7