John Deere z425 - Manual (Page 32)

Service Mower - 31
SERVICE MOWER
2. Allow engine and muffler to cool completely.
3. Raise mower deck to the transport lock position.
MX37775
4. Remove pin (A), lower mower deck, and install pin just above lever (B)
to lock mower in lowered position.
5. Remove foot plate.
6. Disconnect mower drive belt:
MX37890
• Install 3/8-inch ratchet onto square hole (C) in tension arm and rotate
counterclockwise to release tension on belt, while removing mower belt
from left spindle sheave (D).
• Remove belt from engine sheave.
MX37774
7. Remove locking clip (E) and, remove stud end (F) from front draft
bracket (G).
MX37773
8. Remove spring clip (H) and pin from each side of rear mower bracket.
9. Raise draft arms to transport lock position:
a.Pull and raise mower lift lever fully upward.
b.Install pin just below lift lever to lock into raised position.
10. Rotate front caster wheels to maximize clearance.
11. Slide mower out from under the machine.
Removing Mower (48 and 54 Inch Mowers)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Allow engine and muffler to cool completely.
3. Raise mower deck to the transport lock position.
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous.
Before adjusting or servicing mower:
• Disconnect spark plug wire(s) or battery negative (-) cable to
prevent engine from starting accidently.
• Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working
near blades.
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Component is spring-assisted and
under tension. Injury can occur if spring-assisted component is
released suddenly.
A
B
C
D
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous.
Before adjusting or servicing mower:
• Disconnect spark plug wire(s) or battery negative (-) cable to
prevent engine from starting accidently.
• Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working
near blades.
G
E
F
H