Removing The Mower Deck - White Outdoor Z - 165 Operator's Manual

2. Turn the threaded link the appropriate distance down.
• Every 1/2 turn =1/32" (.03125")
• Example: If the front measurement is 4.625" the threaded link should be turned 2 full turns (1/8" or 0.125")
down.
3. Reconnect the hanger links to the hanger brackets and the retaining arms to the tractor.
4. Connect deck to tractor in the above reverse order.

REMOVING THE MOWER DECK

WARNING:
1. Position the Z-series on a hard, flat surface.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Move the lift handle to the L position.
4. Remove the hex nuts holding each belt cover.
5. Release the tension bar.
6. Push the tension bar out of the bracket. (See Figure 23)
7. Lift the bar over the bracket and allow the bar to rest on the mower deck.
J Pin
8. Pull the J pin out until the end of the pin is past the bracket. (See Figure 23)
9. Turn the J pin so that the end rests against the bracket, keeping the pin out.
10. Move the lift handle to position 7 (all the way up).
11. Remove the belt from the outside pulley of the mower deck by pulling and holding the belt so part of it is
outside the pulley.
The cutting blades of the mower deck are sharp and can cause injury.
Bracket
Tension Bar
Hex Nuts
Figure 23
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