John Deere L2048 - Manual (Page 45)

Service Mower - 41
SERVICE MOWER
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5. Remove spring locking pins and washers (F) and
disconnect rear draft arms (G), two on each side.
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Picture Note: 42 (3 in 1) shown.
6. Remove spring locking pin and washer (H) and front
draft rod (I) from mower deck bracket (J).
7. Remove mower drive belt from drive sheave (K).
8. Remove wood blocks from both sides and slide mower
out from under the machine.
9. When operating the machine without the mower deck:
• Remove rear draft arms and front draft rod from
tractor and attach them to the mower deck.
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• On 42 (3 in 1) only: Push PTO drive cable into clip (L)
and hook end of cable spring with hardware (M) into peg
on left side of machine frame.
Installing Mower
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in SAFETY
section.)
2. Put lift lever in the transport position.
3. Slide mower under machine.
4. Put wood blocks under each side of mower deck.
5. Put lift lever in lowest position.
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6. Fasten rear draft arms (A), two on each side, with
washers and spring locking pins (B).
F
F
G
I
J
H
K
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are
dangerous. Before adjusting or servicing
mower:
• Disconnect spark plug wire(s) to prevent
engine from starting accidently.
• Always wear gloves when handling mower
blades or working near blades.
L
M
B
B
A