MTD 808H Series Operator's Manual page 8

• Adjust the deck roller height so that the clevis pins
are inserted in the second hole (from the top) of
both the left-hand deck roller bracket and the right-
hand deck roller bracket. See Figure 5 or refer to
Deck Roller Height Adjustment on page 9 for more
detailed instructions on adjusting the deck roller
upward or downward.
Fender
Lift Lever
Deck Support Pins
Belt Guard
Deck Roller Bracket
Discharge Chute
NOTE:
Many tractor components not shown for clarity.
NOTE: The stabilizer rod may be secured to the tractor
frame with a plastic cable tie for shipping reasons. If so,
carefully cut the cable tie before mounting the front of
the cutting deck.
• Lower the deck lift arms by placing the lift lever in
the bottom notch on the right fender.
• Pull the deck support pin (on the left side of the
deck) outward and align it with the hole on the rear
of the left deck lift arm before releasing the pin to
lock it in place as shown in Figure 5. Repeat on the
right side.
Installing the PTO/Deck Belt
• Make certain that the PTO/Deck belt is routed
around the spindle pulleys (found beneath the belt
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Deck Lift Assembly
Notches
Lift Cables
Electric PTO Clutch
Figure 3
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IMPORTANT:
Deck belt is the side coming in contact with the deck
idler pulleys.
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NOTE: If necessary, refer to the decal found on the
deck's surface or on page 19 of this manual for a
detailed belt-routing diagram.
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Raise the deck lift arms up and out of the way by
placing the deck lift lever in the top notch on the
right fender.
Gently slide the cutting deck beneath the tractor
from the right side.
Move the cutting deck into position so that the
hooks found on the front end of the deck fit snugly
around the deck stabilizer rod.
Deck Lift Arms
Deck Stabilizer Bracket
Deck Stabilizer Rod
guards) and both idler pulleys as illustrated in
Figure 4 before proceeding.
Relieve tension on the deck idler by inserting a 3/8"
drive ratchet wrench (set to "loosen") in the hole
found in the idler bracket and pivoting the wrench
handle counterclockwise. See Figure 4.
Be certain that the FLAT side of the PTO/
With the tension relieved, carefully route the belt
around the electric PTO clutch.
Deck Idler Pulleys
Belt Guard
PTO / Deck Belt
Front of Tractor