John Deere L2048 - Manual (Page 46)

Service Mower - 42
SERVICE MOWER
MX10529
Picture Note: 42 (3 in 1) used for photo purposes.
7. Install front draft rod (C) into mower deck bracket (D)
and secure with washer and spring locking pin (E) on the
left side of bracket as shown.
MX10520
Picture Note: 48 (3 in 1) used for photo purposes.
8. Put mower drive belt on engine drive sheave (F).
• On 48 (3 in 1): Move idler sheave (G) and tensioning
arm toward front of tractor and hold while installing belt
on drive sheave.
MX10521
• On 42 (3 in 1): Make sure belt is routed through both
belt guides (H).
9. Remove wood blocks from both sides of mower deck.
10.On machines with 42 (3 in 1): Attach PTO drive cable.
MX7681; MX10517
Picture Note: 42 (3 in 1) only.
a. Route cable under mower belt and brake rod and
attach cable spring (I) to idler sheave bracket (J).
b. Pull out on cable (K), align black end of cable with
slot in bracket (L) and release cable into slot. Secure
with spring locking pin (M).
11.Level mower.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! To prevent clutch
damage, make sure front draft rod is installed
correctly. Secure rod with washer and spring locking
pin on the left side of mower deck bracket.
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M