John Deere z425 - Manual (Page 33)

Service Mower - 32
SERVICE MOWER
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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:
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Picture Note: 48 inch mower deck shown.
• Install 3/8-inch ratchet onto square hole (C) in tension arm and rotate
clockwise to release tension on belt, while removing mower belt from
center spindle sheave (D).
• Remove belt from engine sheave.
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7. Remove locking clips (E), and remove front draft rod (F) from draft
bracket (G) and mower deck bracket (H).
• Do not operate the machine without the mower deck: Machine may
become unstable without the mower deck attached. Move machine only
by hand. (See Moving Machine by Hand in OPERATING section.)
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8. Remove spring clip (I) and pin from each side of rear mower bracket.
9. Raise draft arms to transport 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.
Installing Mower (42 Inch Mower)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Allow engine and muffler to cool completely.
3. Raise mower lift lever fully upward into transport lock position.
4. Slide mower deck under machine.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Component is spring-assisted and
under tension. Injury can occur if spring-assisted component is
released suddenly.
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B
C
D
E
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G
F
H
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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.
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