Service Manual

MOWER DECKS
8-61Floating Deck Mid-Size Service Manual
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4. Install a nut securing the quick latch handle assemb-
ly to the cover. There must be one thread from the
quick latch handle protruding past the nut (Fig.
1374).
Fig 1374 PICT-1254
1. Support the rear of the chassis with a jack stand.
2. Remove the drive belt from the center spindle pulley.
Refer to: “PTO Drive Belt Removal (40”, 48”, 52” and
60” Mower Decks)” on page 8-6 or “PTO Drive Belt
Removal (36” Mower Decks)” on page 8-8.
3. Remove the top hairpins and spacer(s) (if present)
from the deck hanger pin (Fig. 1375).
Fig 1375 PICT-1281
Mower Deck Removal
4. Lift up on the mower deck and remove the hairpins
from the 4 deck hanger pins (Fig. 1376).
Fig 1376 PICT-1291