Service Manual

MOWER DECK

8-72 Fixed Deck Mid-Size Service Manual

Fig 1153 PICT-7055

Fig 1155 PICT-7051

2. Position the chassis up to the mower deck, lining up

the holes on the side of the chassis with the holes in

the mower deck mounting brackets (Fig. 1153).

5. Install the remaining 6 bolts, Belleville washers

(crown toward bolt head) and nuts to secure the

mower deck to the chassis. Note that the bolts get

installed from the outside of the chassis and the nuts

get installed onto the bolts from inside the chassis.

Torque all 8 sets of faseteners to 30-35 ft-lbs. (41-47

Nm) (Fig. 1155).

Fig 1154 PICT-7053

3. Support the rear of the chassis to prevent the

machine from tipping backward.

4. Install a bolt and Belleville washer (crown toward

bolt head) into the forwardmost top hole. Ensure the

bolt is installed from the inside of the chassis and

the nut is installed onto the bolt from outside the

chassis. Repeat on the opposite side of the mower

(Fig. 1154).

Fig 1156 PICT-7046

6. Install the PTO linkage rod into the assist arm (Fig.

1156).