4. Lower the cutter deck and loosen the belt tension adjusting
knob (page,
20). Raise the pulley on the tensioner arm side, then remove the belt from
the pulleys starting
with the one on the opposite
side. Remove the belt
from the cutter deck driven pulley. Remove the six yellow colored lock pins
(three on each side), and remove the cutter deck from the tractor.
CAUTION:
When the cutter deck is removed,
the return spring will cause
the deck height adjusting
lever to snap upward
when the release button is
pressed.
Hold the lever firmly, and carefully
return it to the UPPER position
after removing
the deck.
LOCK PIN
5. Turn the cutter deck upside down.
Clean the underside
of the deck with
water,
and dry thoroughly.
6. For longer
service
and greater
efficiency,
keep the underside
of the
mower
housing
clean
and
free
of accumulated
grass
clippings
by
washing
it down
with
a hose after use and/or
cleaning
it with a wire
brush and scraper.
Remove
any rust and apply a rust-resistant
paint.
Cleaning
and rust prevention
are especially
important
before seasonal
storage.