e.
Remove the bow-tie pin that secures the PTO cable to the bracket on
the deck, pull back on the PTO cable, then slide it out of the bracket
and unhook the spring from the idler bracket. See Figure 26.
Working on the right side of the tractor, insert a 3⁄8" drive ratchet
f.
wrench, set to tighten, into square hole found on the idler bracket.
See Figure 27.
Insert Wrench Here
g.
Skip ahead to Step 2 on page 25.
46" Decks
1.
To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:
a.
Place the PTO in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking
brake.
b.
Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch
on the right fender.
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Figure 26
Figure 27
Working on the right side of the tractor, insert a 3⁄8" drive ratchet
c.
wrench, set to tighten, into square hole found on the idler bracket.
See Figure 28.
Insert Wrench Here
d.
Skip ahead to Step 2 on page25.
54" Decks
1.
To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:
a.
Place the PTO in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking
brake.
b.
Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch
on the right fender.
Working on the right side of the tractor, insert a 3⁄8" drive ratchet
c.
wrench, set to tighten, into square hole found on the idler bracket.
See Figure 29.
d.
Continue with Step 2 on page 25.
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Figure 28
Insert Wrench Here
Figure 29