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27
PRODUCT CARE
a
b
Figure 27
6. Repeat Step 5 on the tractor’s right side.
7. Move the deck lift lever into the top notch on the right fender
to raise the deck lift arms up and out of the way.
8. On 36, 42 and 46 inch decks, remove the bow-tie pin (a)
securing the deck stabilizer rod (b) to the deck. Slide the deck
lift rod from the mounting weldment on the deck (Figure 28).
b
a
Figure 28
9. Carefully remove the PTO cable (a) from the rear of the
cutting deck by removing the bow-tie clip (b) which
secures it. Remove the spring (c) from the deck idler bracket
(Figure 29).
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b
b
c
Figure 29
10. Gently slide the cutting deck (from the left side) out from
underneath the tractor.
NOTE: To reinstall the deck after service, reverse the order of
deck removal Steps 1-11 in this section.
REMOVING THE BLADE
WARNING
Shut the engine off and remove ignition key before
removing the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or
replacement. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves
when grasping the blade.
Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for cracks
or damage, especially after striking a foreign object.
Do not operate the tractor until damaged components
are replaced.
If the cutting edge of the blade has previously been
sharpened, or if any metal separation is present, replace
the blades with new ones.
Star-Blade System (If equipped)
1. Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to
Deck Removal) then gently flip the deck over to expose
its underside.
2. Place a block of wood between the center deck housing baffle
and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer (Figure 30).
Figure 30
3. Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to the
spindle assembly (Figure 30).
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