Manual

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Howto Checkthe Fuel Filter
NOTE:Beforeyou replacethe fuel filter or the fuel line, the
fuel tank must be empty.
If the fuel filter is dirty, the engine will run rough and have
less performance. Removethe old filter (Figure 31). Replace
the old filter with a new filter. Usean original equipment
part. Seean authorized service dealerin your area.
Figure 31: Fuel filter
A - Fuelline
B- Clips
C - Fuel filter (example only)
ChecktheTires
Checkthe air pressure in the tires. Tires with too much air
pressure will causethe unit to ride rough. Also, the wrong
air pressure will keepthe mower deck from cutting level.
Recommendedair pressure is 14 PSI (1 BAR) for both front
and reartires.
Mower DeckMaintenance
Howto Removethe Mower Deck(42" Models)
1. Move the blade rotationcontrolto the DISENGAGE
position.
2. If equipped, removethe gaugewheels.
3. Openthe deck level position cover, and move the deck
lift lever to the level adjustment position (Figure 32).
,_ WARNING:The decklift lever is spring loaded.Makesure the deck lift lever is lockedin the LEVEL
ADJUSTMENTposition.
4. Removethe hair pins and the washers from the
adjusterarms (Figure 33). See illustrations "C" and
_D _"
5. Remove the hair pins and washers from the
suspensionlinks. Seeillustrations "A" and "B".
Figure 32: Deck rift lever
A - Deck level position cover (partially hidden)
B - Deck level adjustment position
6. Remove the end of the bladeengage cable housing
from the bladeengagecable bracket,then unhook the
cable spring from the mower deck idler. See
illustration "E".
7. Disconnect the front hangerfrom the axlesupport. See
illustration "F".
8. Remove the mowerdrive belt from the stackpulley.
9. Pull the mower deck awayfrom the right side of the
unit.
10. To operate without the mower deck, move the deck lift
lever to the TOP position.
Howto Install the Mower Deck(42" Models)
1. Push the mower deck under the right side of the unit.
2. Put the mower drivebelt around the stack pulley.
Make sure the "V" side of the mower drivebelt is
against the stackpulley. Also, makesure the mower
drivebelt is not twisted.
3. Attach the front hangerto the axle support with the
hangerrod. Fastenwith the fasteners as shown. See
illustration "F".
4. Make sure the mowerdrive belt is betweenthe stack
pulley and the two belt guides. Seeillustration "G".
5. Attach the suspensionlinks to the lifter assembly.
Fastenwith the washers and hair pins. Seeillustrations
"A" and "B".
6. Attach the right and the left adjusterarms to the
suspension brackets. Fastenwith the washers and hair
pins. Seeillustrations "C" and "D".
7. Hook the blade engagecable spring onto the deck idler,
and firmly press the end of the blade engagecable
housing into the blade engagecable bracket. See
illustration "E".
8. Move the blade rotationcontrolto the ENGAGE
position. Make sure the mowerdrive belt is inside all
the belt guides.
9. Make sure the mower deck is level.Seethe instructions
on "How To Level The Mower Deck".
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