Service manual

20
REMOVING THE MOWER DECK
WARNING: Disengage PTO, stop engine and remove key to avoid accidental starting and
injury.
WARNING: When handling the mower deck cover, be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp
blades.
1. Remove the center mower deck cover by first removing the two large wing nuts.
2. Remove the PTO belt.
3. Lift one side of the mower deck.
4. Push the button in the center of the handle of each of the two retaining pins supporting this side of the mower
deck. Remove the pins.
5. Lower this side of the mower deck until the ball wheels rest on the surface.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the other side of the mower deck.
7. Turn the T handles located on the side of each hydraulic pump counterclockwise two turns to move the unit
without engine running.
8. Push down on the power unit handle bar to bring the front caster wheels to a level above the top of the mower
deck.
9. Pull the power unit backwards, free of the mower deck. Slowly reduce force on the handle bar to lower the
front caster wheels until they rest on the surface.