Mower Removal - Simplicity LTH series Service Manual

8 Mower Deck Repair

Mower Removal

Figure 7. Raising & Lowering Mower
A. Mower Lift Lever
MOWER DECK REPAIR
WARNING
Stop engine and remove key. Do not engage PTO
until mower is completely installed and operator
is seated.
Mower Removal & Installation
1. Park tractor on a hard, level surface such as a con-
crete floor. Turn off PTO switch and engine, remove
the key and apply parking brake.
2. Place mower in the lowest cutting position using the
mower height adjuster (B, Figure 7).
3. Place the mower lift lever (A, Figure 7) in the lowest
position.
4. Disconnect the mower lift arm from the tractor lift arm
(Figure 8). Re-install washer and safety clip on
mower lift arm for storage.
5. Pull/Push back on spring-loaded idler arm (A, Figure
9) and remove the belt from the PTO pulley.
6. Turn wheels straight ahead. Pull back on spring-
loaded lever (B, Figure 4) and lift mower hitch off of
the tractor brackets.
7. Turn wheels fully left, and slide mower deck out the
right side of the tractor.
8. To install the deck, follow the removal instructions in
reverse order.
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A
B
B. Mower Height Adjuster
*1962
Figure 8. Lift Arms
(Viewed from underneath right side of tractor)
A. Mower Lift Arm
B. Tractor Lift Arm
*1961
Figure 9. Installing Belt
A. Idler Arm
*1963
Figure 10. Mower Hitch
A. Tractor Hitch Brackets
B. Spring-Loaded Lever
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C. Flat Washer
D. Safety Clip
B. PTO Pulley