Dixon 3000 SERIES Operator's Manual page 34

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Deck Removal - Manual Clutch - Models 3303 & 3304
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Place cut height lever in lowest cut position.
Loosen belt keepers.
Remove deck drive belt from engine pulley.
Using a slight upward twisting motion, remove link from
engagement handle.
Turn handle fully to the left until handle clears stop on
mower deck pan. Lift and remove handle through hole
in lower body.
Remove hair pin cotter and washer from one end of
deck support cross shaft. Note location of remaining
shim washers used between chassis and mower deck
pan arms. Slide shaft from chassis and mower deck.
Remove hair pin cotter and washer from each deck
adjustment rod. Carefully push each link toward the
inside of the mower chassis. At this point, deck will
drop down.
Carefully raise and support front of chassis. Slide
mower deck to either side for removal. (Reverse
procedure to reinstall deck assembly.)