John Deere z425 - Manual (Page 34)

Service Mower - 33
SERVICE MOWER
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5. Lower mower lift lever, and install pin and spring clip (A) onto each side
of rear mower bracket.
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6. Install stud (B) onto front draft bracket (C). Secure with locking clip (D).
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7. Connect mower drive belt:
• Install belt onto engine sheave.
• Install 3/8-inch ratchet onto square hole (E) in tension arm and rotate
counterclockwise to release tension on belt, while installing mower belt
onto left spindle sheave (F). Make sure belt is properly seated on all
sheaves.
8. Install foot plate.
Installing 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 lift lever fully upward into transport lock position.
4. Slide mower deck under machine.
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5. Lower mower lift lever, and install pin and spring clip (A) onto each side
of rear mower bracket.
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6. Install front draft rod (B) onto mower deck bracket (C) and onto draft
bracket (D). Secure stud ends (E) with locking clip (F).
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Component is spring-assisted and
under tension. Injury can occur if spring-assisted component is
released suddenly.
A
C
D
B
E
F
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.
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E
F
F
D
C
B