Craftsman 107.289920 - Manual (Page 21)

MOWER DECK REMOVAL &
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Perform mower removal and installation on a
hard, level surface such as a concrete floor.
A
WARNING
After lowering the mower cutting height, engage
parking brake, turn off the mower blades, turn the
ignition switch to STOP, and remove key before
attempting to install or remove the mower.
Removing the Mower Deck
1. Turn the mower blades OFF, put the ground speed
control levers in START/PARK position, turn the igni­
tion OFF, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Pivot the front wheels forward.
3. Insert ratchet into 3/8” (9.5 mm) square in idler pulley
arm (A, Figure 15) and pull to release belt tension.
Remove the mower belt (B) from engine drive pulley
(C).
4. Turn the ignition switch from OFF to RUN without
starting the engine.
5. Use the mower cutting height switch to raise the
mower deck.
6. Place 4x4 wood blocks under the front and rear lip of
the mower deck to securely support it.
7. Use the mower cutting height switch to fully lower the
mower so that is it resting on the 4x4 wood blocks.
8. Turn the ignition switch to OFF and remove the key.
9. Remove the hair pin clip (A, Figure 16) securing the
rear mower lift arm. Separate the lift arm from the
mower deck. Repeat for both sides of mower.
10. Remove hair pin clip (B) securing the front hitch rod
(C). Separate the front hitch rod from the mower
deck. Repeat for both sides of mower.
11. Slide the mower deck out from under the rider.
Installing the Mower Deck
1. Slide the mower deck under the right side of the rider.
Slide the mower forward and hook the front hitch rod
(C, Figure 16) to the front mower deck hooks.
2. Install the front hitch rods and secure with hair pin
clips (B).
3. Slide the mower deck backwards and connect the
rear lift arms to the mower deck. Secure with hair pin
clips (A).
4. Insert the key into the ignition switch. Turn the switch
from OFF to RUN without starting the engine.
5. Use the cutting height switch to raise the mower until
it is no longer resting on the 4x4 wood blocks.
6. Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the key.
Remove the 4x4 wood blocks.
7. Insert ratchet into 3/8” (9.5 mm) square hole in idler
pulley arm (A, Figure 15) and pull to release belt ten­
sion. Install the mower belt (B) as shown in Figure 15.
Figuréis. Mower Belt Routing
A. Idl er Pulley Arm
B. Mower Belt
C. Engine Drive Pulley
D. Fixed Idler Pulley (2)
E. Arbor Drive Pulley (3)
F. Adjustable Tension Idler Pulley
Figuréis. Mower Hitch Components
A. Hair Pin Clip, Rear
B. Hair Pin Clip, Front
C. Front Hitch Rod
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