6. Torque the lug nuts (a) to 65-70 ft-lbs (88-95 N-m) in a crisscross pattern
(Figure 34).
Deck Removal
The muffler and any surrounding parts at the rear of the mower may be
extremely hot, and could cause serious burns. Use extreme caution when
near the muffler. Allow the muffler to fully cool before removing the belt
from the PTO pulley.
Remove the mower deck from the mower as follows:
1. Lower the deck to the ground. Capture the deck lift by placing the clevis pin
behind the lowest position.
2. Apply the parking brake. Remove ignition key and the spark plug cap.
3. Using a 1⁄2" (12.7 mm) drive in the idler pulley bracket (a), turn the wrench
towards the front of the mower and slide the PTO belt (b) off the deck pulleys (c)
and the PTO clutch (d) (Figure 35).
48, 54 and 60 Inch Decks
36 Inch Decks
(c)
(c)
(c)
(b)
(c)
(d)
PRODUCT CARE
(a)
Figure 34
WARNING
(a)
(c)
(c)
(b)
(d)
(c)
(a)
Figure 35
4. Remove the four lynch pins (e) that secure the deck to the deck lift assembly
(Figure 36).
5. Remove the lynch pin (f) securing the rear stabilizer bar to the rear, right side of
the deck (Figure 36).
NOTE: Right side of mower deck shown.
(f)
The spring is under tension due to the weight of the deck. When removing
the lift linkage from the deck the tension of the springs will go from the
deck to the deck lift handle. Not capturing the deck height index by placing
the clevis pin behind the lowest position while removing the lift linkage
from the deck will cause it to snap back.
6. Remove the hex screws (c) flange lock nuts (d) (48, 54, and 60 inch decks) or the
bow tie clips (e) (36 inch decks) securing the front deck control rods (f) to the deck
(Figure 37).
48, 54 and 60 Inch Decks
(c, d)
(f)
(b)
36 Inch Decks
(f)
(e)
(a)
(b)
(c)
7. Turn front wheels as if to make a pivot turn.
8. Shift the deck toward the right side of the mower and remove.
9. To install reverse the process.
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(e)
(e)
Figure 36
CAUTION
48, 54 and 60 Inch Decks
(f)
36 Inch Decks
Figure 37
(c, d)
(f)
(e)