Operator`s manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Product Identification
- Table of Contents
- Safety
- Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
- DANGER-WARNING: AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
- DANGER: POISON
- DANGER: ROTATING BLADE-THROWN OBJECTS
- DANGER: ROTATING BLADE
- Emission Control System Certification Label
- Emission Compliance Period
- Certification
- Operating Safely
- Operate Mower Safely
- Parking Safely
- Checking Mowing Area
- Rotating Blades are Dangerous
- Avoid Tipping
- Keep Riders Off
- Wear Appropriate Clothing
- Driving Safely on Public Roads
- Practice Safe Maintenance
- Prevent Fires
- Tire Safety
- Handling Fuel Safely
- Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
- Operating
- Daily Operating Checklist
- Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
- Operator Station Controls
- Adjusting Seat
- Adjusting Cutting Height
- Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels
- Adjusting Mower Level (Side-to-Side)
- Adjusting Mower Level (Front-to-Rear)
- Testing Safety Systems
- Testing Mower Engagement Lever Switch
- Testing Seat Switch
- Testing Park Brake Switch
- Testing Park Brake
- Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- Using Park Brake
- Starting Engine
- Idling Engine
- Stopping Engine
- Using Travel Controls on Gear Transmission
- Using Travel Controls on Automatic Transmission
- Using Cruise Control
- Using The Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- Using Mower Lift Lever
- Using Mower
- Mower Blade Selection
- Using Mower Deck Side Discharge (42-Inch Mower Deck)
- Using Mower Deck Mulch Ready (42-Inch Mower Deck)
- Using Mower Deck with Optional Equipment (42-Inch Mower Deck)
- Pushing Machine
- Unplugging Mower or Optional Bagger
- Transporting Machine on Trailer
- Avoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment
- Using Wheel Weights
- Using Tire Chains
- Mowing Tips
- Replacement Parts
- Service Intervals
- Service Lubrication
- Service Engine
- Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
- Avoid Fumes
- Engine Oil (Gas)
- Checking Engine Oil Level
- Changing Engine Oil and Filter
- Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Model S1642)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Model S1742)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Model 2046)
- Checking Spark Plugs
- Adjusting Carburetor
- Replacing Fuel Filter
- Service Steering and Brakes
- Service Mower
- Service Electrical
- Service Miscellaneous
- Troubleshooting
- Storage
- Specifications
- Assembly
- Warranty
- Index
- Notes
- Quality Statement
- Service Record

Service Mower - 34
SERVICE MOWER
8. Remove spring locking pins and rear draft pins (I), one
on each side, from rear draft brackets (J).
9. Move lift lever to the highest position.
10.Slide mower out from under the tractor.
Installing Mower
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in Safety
Section.)
2. Put lift lever in highest position.
3. Slide mower under tractor.
4. Put lift lever in lowest position.
Picture Note: Left side of tractor shown.
5. Position the deck so the rear draft arms (A) are between
the guide rods (B) and the lift arms (C).
6. Lift the mower deck. Place wood blocks under each side
of mower deck and align the holes in the front of the rear
draft brackets (D) with the holes in the frame bracket (E).
7. Insert rear draft pins (F) through rear draft arms and
frame bracket from the outboard side. Secure with spring
locking pins.
Picture Note: Front of left hand front wheel shown.
8. Insert angled end of front draft rod assemblies (G)
through holes in front axle brackets (H).
NOTE: The draft rod assemblies are inserted from the
inside of the mower deck brackets toward the outside
of the bracket.
9. Raise front of deck and block. Insert angled end of front
draft rods into forward holes on the front brackets (I) of the
mower deck.
10.Secure each draft rod with flat washer and spring
locking pin (J).
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Lift lever is under
tension and can snap back when deck is
removed.
Hold lift lever tightly when releasing from lock
(lower) position.
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are
dangerous. Before adjusting or servicing
mower:
• Disconnect spark plug wire(s) to prevent
engine from starting accidently.
• Always wear gloves when handling mower
blades or working near blades.
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Lift lever is under
tension and can snap back when deck is
removed.
Hold lift lever tightly when releasing from lock
(lower) position.
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D
E
F
A
B
C
G
G
H
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