DR Power 42 Lawn Mower Deck - Manual (Page 6)

6 DR ® 42" LAWN MOWER DECK
Assembling the Lawn Mower Deck
Tools Needed:
•
Pliers
•
Hammer
Mounting the Front Caster Wheels
NOTE: The Caster Wheels mount on the Front Arms of the Deck Frame (Figure 2).
1. Insert two black Castor Wheel Spindle Bushings (one on top and one on the
bottom) into a Front Arm of the Lawn Deck Frame. You may need to tap the
Bushings in with a Hammer (Figure 3).
2. Insert the Caster Wheel Spindle into the Bushings from the bottom(Figure
4). Push the Cotter Pin into the Hole in the Spindle as far as it will go.
3. Hold the Tire with one hand to keep the Axle from turning while bending the
legs of the Cotter Pin with Pliers. Bend the long leg first, then the shorter
leg.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for assembly of the remaining Caster Wheel.
Installing the Discharge Chute
NOTE: If your new Lawn Mower Deck shipped separately from your DR FIELD and
BRUSH MOWER, you will need to install the Discharge Chute.
Tool Needed:
• 1/2" Wrench
1. From below, insert the two Carriage Bolts up through the holes in the Deck.
(Figure 5).
2. Set the Discharge Chute in place by fitting the Bracket over the Bolts and
install the two 5/16" Locknuts. Tighten the Nuts using a 1/2" Wrench.
Removing the Existing Attachment
Refer to your DR ® Field and Brush Mower Safety and Operating Instructions
Manual for removing the Brush Deck or refer to the Attachment Users Manual
for removal of other Attachments.
Installing the Lawn Mower Deck
Front
Arms
Figure 2
Bushings, top
and bottom
Figure 3
Cotter Pin
Figure 4
Caster Wheel
Spindle
If you remove the Cotter Pins, replace them with new ones 1/4" in diameter
and 1-1/2" long. Repeated straightening and bending will break the Cotter
Pins at the bend, and may cause the Caster Wheels to come off during
operation causing severe damage or possible injury.
Figure 5
Carriage
Bolts Under
Deck
Locknut
Discharge
Chute
Wait five minutes for your DR Field and Brush Mower to cool down if it was
being used. Remove the Key and disconnect the Spark Plug Wire before
installing the Mower Deck.