Service Manual

Mid-Size Walk Behind Service Manual 7 - 29
MOWER DECKS
Mower Deck Removal (Floating
Deck)
1. Remove the deck covers (Figure 211).
Figure 211
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2. Remove the PTO drive belt.
3. Using a large channel lock pliers, move the idler
pulley arm against spring tension and slip the PTO
drive belt off of the idler pulley (Figure 212).
Figure 212
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4. Remove the PTO drive belt from the clutch pulley.
5. Remove the deck from the carrier frame.
6. Support the rear of the frame with a safety stand
to prevent the unit from tipping backwards when
the deck is removed.
7. Remove the hairpin cotters and washers from the
height adjustment pins.
8. Remove the safety stand and rock the machine
back on the drive wheels until the carrier frame
clears the drive wheels. Then, roll the deck out
from under the carrier frame.
9. Reposition the safety stand under the rear of the
frame.
Installation
Follow the removal procedures in reverse.