Service manual

3. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF MOWER FLOAT DECK

1. Power Unit Frame Tube

2. Stop Tabs

3. Mower Deck Channel

4. Retaining Pin

5. U-Bracket

PREPARATION

Place the mower deck in front of the power unit on a level surface. Turn off power take-off (PTO), turn off engine

and remove key from ignition switch.

CAUTION: The mower deck and power unit must be placed on a hard, level surface.

WARNING: Disengage the PTO, stop engine and remove key to avoid accidental starting and

injury.

WARNING: When handling the mower deck, be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp blades.

1. Turn the T Handles located on each side of the hydraulic pumps counter clockwise two turns to move unit

without engine running.

2. Remove center mower deck cover by first removing two large wing nuts.

3. With the mower deck positioned in front of the power unit, visually align mower deck channels with power unit

frame tubes.

4. Push down on power unit handle bar to bring the front caster wheels to a level above top of the mower deck.

5. Push the power unit over the mower deck. Align the power unit frame tubes with the mower deck channels.

6. Slowly reduce force on the handle bar to lower the front caster wheels until they rest on the surface with the

frame tubes inside the mower deck channels.

7. Push the power unit forward until the rear stop tabs of the frame contact the mower deck channels.