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5. Recheck that blocks fit just snugly under the deck
skirt. Make sure all attachment bolts are tight
6. Verify the deck is level by checking the side-to-side
level and front-to-rear blade slope; repeat deck
leveling procedure if necessary.
Inspecting the Belts
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
Check the belts for squealing when the belt is rotating,
blades slipping when cutting grass, frayed belt edges,
burn marks and cracks are signs of a worn mower belt.
Replace the mower belt if any of these conditions are
evident.
Replacing the Mower Belt
Squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping when
cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks and cracks
are signs of a worn mower belt. Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer to replace the mower belt if any of these
conditions are evident.
Removing the Mower
Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the
blade control switch. Move the motion control levers
outward to the neutral position, engage parking brake,
stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
Lower the mower to the 3 inch (76 mm) height-of-cut
position. Remove the mower belt from the engine
pulley; refer to the Replacing the Mower Belt procedure.
Lower the mower to the lowest height-of-cut. Select one
of the following procedures depending on the mower
deck size installed to complete the removal.
1. Move the spring loaded J-hooks out of the slot in
the rear hanger brackets on both sides of the deck
(Figure 67).
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2. Remove the hardware from the front deck hangers
on both sides of the deck (Figure 68).
3. Carefully lift the deck off the rear hanger bolts and
lower the front of the mower deck to the ground
(Figure 68).
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1. Deck hanger
2. Hairpin cotter
3. Washer
4. Welded post on deck
4. Raise the height-of-cut to the transport position
5. Slide the mower out from underneath the machine.
Note: Retain all parts for future installation.
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Figure 68
5. Rear hanger bolts
6. J-hook
7. Rear deck hanger bracket
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