PARKING BRAKE SWITCH
1. Sit in the operator's seat. With the drive pedals in the neutral position and the
PTO disengaged, release the parking brake and try to start the engine. The engine
should not start.
2. If it does, the parking brake switch must be repositioned or replaced. See your
authorized service dealer. If the engine does not start, engage the parking brake
and start the engine.
SEAT SWITCH
1. With the drive pedals in the neutral position, the parking brake engaged and the
PTO disengaged, start the engine. Now release the parking brake and raise up
off the seat. Release the operator's seat and the engine should stop. If the engine
does not stop, the seat switch must be replaced. See an authorized service dealer.
2. With the drive pedals in the neutral position, the parking brake engaged and
the PTO disengaged, sit in the operator's seat and start the engine. Engage the
PTO and the blades should start to rotate. Raise up slightly off the operator's
seat and the blades should stop. If the blades do not stop when you dismount
from the operator's seat, the seat switch must be replaced. See your authorized
service dealer.
ELECTRIC PTO CLUTCH
1. This clutch operates when the engine is running, the operator is in the operator's
seat and the PTO is engaged. This electric clutch is normally a trouble free device.
If a problem develops and the blades do not turn, first check the 25 amp fuse,
then investigate the wiring harness and the connections to the seat switch, the
PTO switch and the electric blade clutch. Then check the seat switch, the PTO
switch and finally the electric blade clutch. If the PTO clutch is still not working
properly, see an authorized service dealer.
Rear Tire Removal/Replacement
1. Remove the four lug nuts (a) to remove the tire (Figure 48).
2. Reinstall the tires using the four lug nuts (Figure 48). Torque the lug nuts (a) to
65-70 ft-lbs (88-95 N-m).
PRODUCT CARE
a
Figure 48
Front Tire Removal/Replacement
1. Remove the hex screw (a) and flange lock nut (b) that secures the front wheel (c)
to the yoke assembly (d) (Figure 49).
d
c
a
2. To re-install or replace the front tire, reverse Step 1. Tighten the hardware to
75-90 ft-lbs (102-122 N-m) (Figure 49).
Speed Sensor (Rear Tires)
Please see an authorized service dealer for replacement or adjustment of
speed sensor.
Deck Removal
Remove the mower deck from the mower as follows:
1. Lower the deck to the ground. Capture the deck lift by placing the clevis pin
behind the lowest position.
2. Apply the parking brake. Remove ignition key and the spark plug cap.
The muffler and any surrounding parts at the rear of the mower may be
extremely hot, and could cause serious burns. Use extreme caution when
near the muffler. Allow the muffler to fully cool before removing the belt
from the PTO pulley.
3. Using a 1/2" drive in the idler pulley bracket (a), turn the wrench towards the
right of the mower and slide the PTO belt (b) off the PTO pulley (c) (Figure 50).
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b
Figure 49
WARNING
c
b
a
Figure 50