Dixon SpeedZTR 16463-0704 - Manual (Page 42)

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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DECK REMOVAL:
1. Place cut height lever in lowest cut position.
2. Loosen belt keepers.
3. Remove deck drive belt from engine pulley.
4. Using a slight upward twisting motion, remove link from
engagement handle.
5. Turn handle fully to the left until handle clears stop on
mower deck pan. Lift handle then remove handle down
through hole in lower fender.
6. Remove hair pin cotter and washer from one end of deck
support cross shaft. Note location of remaining shim
washers used between chassis and mower deck pan
arms. Slide shaft from chassis and mower deck.
7. Remove hair pin cotter and washer from each deck
adjustment rod. Carefully push each link to disengage
from deck lift arms. At this point, deck will drop down.
8. Carefully raise and support front of chassis. Slide
mower deck to either side for removal. (Reverse
procedure to reinstall deck assembly.)