Cutting Deck Removal - MTD 770 series Operator's Manual

Service
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Cutting Deck Removal
NOTE: Models equipped with a 38-inch deck have one deck idler
pulley. Models equipped with a 42- and 46-inch deck have two
deck idler pulleys.
To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:
1. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF)
position and engage the parking brake.
2. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the
bottom notch on the right fender.
3. Removing the self-tapping screw (A) that secures the belt-
keeper rod from around the tractor's engine pulley, then
remove the belt keeper rod (B). See Figure 7-1.
Note: Make a mental note what hole the other end of the belt-
keeper rod is inserted in for reinstallation purposes.
4. Remove the belt (C) from around the tractor's engine
pulley. See Figure 7-1.
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Figure 7-2
On 42" Decks: Remove the bow-tie cotter pin securing
the deck lift rod to the deck. Slide the deck lift rod from the
mounting weldment on the deck as seen in Figure 7-3.
Repeat the above steps on the tractor's right side.
NOTE:The bow-tie hair-pin clips should be re-installed
from the top down.
Figure 74
WARNING! Avoid pinching injuries. Never place
your fingers on the idler spring or between the belt
and a pulley while removing the belt.
On 38" Decks: Looking at the cutting deck from the left
side of the tractor, locate the bow-tie pin that secures the
deck support rod on the rear left side of the deck. See
Figure 7-2. Remove the bow-tie pin that secures the deck
support rod, and carefully remove the deck support from
the deck lift arm.
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Figure 7-3