DeckInstallation
Install the deck on the tractor as follows:
1.
Place the deck lift pedal in the highest
mowing
position
and secure it by placing the click pin behind the pedal.
Refer to Fig. 7-3.
2.
Slide the deck under the tractor
on the right side of the
tractor
lining up the deck lift adjustment
brackets and the
deck lift brackets
on the deck. See Fig. 7-6.
Deck Lift Adjustment
Brackets
Deck Lift Brackets
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Figure 7-6
Once the deck is under the tractor, move the deck lift pedal
to the lowest mowing
position.
NOTE:To make the brackets
line up properly
it may be
necessary to place a small block of wood under each side
of the deck.
Once the brackets are properly
aligned,
slide the pin on the
deck lift adjustment
bracket into the lift bracket and secure
with cotter
pins. See Fig. 7-7.
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6.
After all four cotter
pins are secure, slide the deck forward
and hook the deck to the U-rod.
Route the belt as shown in Fig. 7-8. After routing
the belt
around the PTO pulley, use a 1/2"drive in the idler pulley
bracket and turn towards
the back of the tractor to finish
routing
the belt around
the idler pulley.
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Figure 7-8
7.
Place the deck in the highest
mowing
position
by removing
the click pin and push the pedal forward
and rock back to
lock into the transport
position,
locking
behind the notch
on the front of the index plate.
8.
Refer to the Maintenance
& Adjustments
section
to level
the deck if required.
9.
Make sure the proper tension
is on the belt. To adjust the
tension,
refer to "Adjusting
Belt Tension" on page 22.
NOTE: Before using the tractor
double-check
the belt
routing
to make sure that the belt has been routed
properly.
Figure 7-7
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SECTION 7--
SERVICE