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18 Section 4 — Product care
3. Remove the belt-keeper rod, from around the
rider’s engine pulley, by removing the self-
tapping screw (A) that secures it. See Figure
4-11.
A
B
C
Figure 4-11
Note: Make a note what hole the other
end of the belt-keeper rod is inserted in for
reinstallation purposes.
4. Remove the belt (C) from around the rider’s
engine pulley and idler pulley(s). See Figure
4-11.
5. Looking at the cutting deck from the left side
of the rider, locate the bow-tie pin that secures
the deck support rod on the rear left side of the
deck. See Figure 4-12. Remove the bow-tie pin
that secures the deck support rod, and carefully
remove the deck support from the deck lift arm.
Figure 4-12
6. Repeat step 5 on the rider’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 38” decks, gently slide the cutting deck
toward the front of the tractor carefully guiding
the hooks on the deck off of the deck stabilizer
rod. See Figure 4-13.
Figure 4-13
9. On 42” and 46” decks, remove the bow-tie
pin securing the deck stabilizer rod to the
deck. Slide the deck lift rod from the mounting
weldment on the deck as seen in Figure 4-14.
Figure 4-14
10. Carefully remove the PTO cable from the rear of
the cutting deck by removing the bow-tie clip
which secures it. Remove the spring from the
deck idler bracket. See Figure 4-15.
Figure 4-15
11. Gently slide the cutting deck (from the left side)
out from underneath the rider.
Deck Installation
To install the deck, reverse the Deck Removal
instructions on page 18-19.
Tires
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on the
sidewall of the tire.
The recommended operating tire pressure is:
• Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires
• Approximately 14 psi for the front tires
Important: Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire
manufacturer’s recommended or maximum psi. Do
not overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could cause the
cutting deck to mow unevenly.
Cutting Blades
WARNING
Shut the engine OFF and remove the key before removing the
cutting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. Protect your
hands by using heavy gloves when grasping the blade.
WARNING
Periodically inspect the blade spindles for cracks or damage,
especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace immediately if
damaged.
The blades may be removed as follows:
1. Remove the deck from beneath the rider, (refer to
Cutting Deck Removal on page 17) 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. See Figure 4-16.
3. Remove the hex flange nut that secures the
blade to the spindle assembly. See Figure 4-16.
Figure 4-16
4. To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove
equal amounts of metal from both ends of the
blades along the cutting edges, parallel to the
trailing edge, at a 25° to 30° angle.
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