DR Power Z-Mower 19.5 HP Versa-Pro - Manual (Page 37)

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Removing the Deck
WHEN PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENT OR MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE ENGINE,
SET THE PARKING BRAKE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW PARTS TO COOL AND DISCONNECT THE
SPARK PLUG WIRE(S), KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG(S).
It is very important to clean the underside of the Deck frequently. Accumulation of clippings and debris will
prevent the Mower from “lifting” grass into the cutting position and discharging clippings evenly. Grass
accumulating under the Deck is often a cause of uneven cutting. For best results when cleaning the Deck,
remove it from the chassis and invert it.
Tools Needed:
•
(2) 1/2" Wrench
•
(2) 3/4" Wrench
•
(1) 9/16" Wrench
•
Wood for blocking
1. Raise the Deck to the Transport Position. See
“Adjusting the Deck Height” on page 34.
2. Stabilize the machine on a level surface and set the
Parking Brake.
3. Grasp the Handle at the rear of the Foot Rest
(Figure 12 on page 29) and lift the Foot Rest to
access the top of the Deck.
4. Loosen the Deck Rod Assemblies (Figure 11 on
page 29) on each side of the Deck.
NOTE: The Deck Rod Assemblies will remain connected to
the Deck.
5. Loosen the Deck Belt Guide (Figure 13 on page 29)
and swing it aside.
6. Remove the Engine to Deck Belt from the top pulley.
7. Using a 9/16" Wrench, remove one end of the Side
Motion Rod (Figure 18).
8. Place several 3"- 4" high wood blocks evenly around
the perimeter of the Mower Deck and lower the
Deck until it rests on the wood blocks.
9. Using 1/2" Wrenches, remove the Upper Bolts
(Figure 19) from the four (4) Deck Lift Levers
connecting the Chain to the Deck Brackets.
10. Using the Lifting Handles located on each side of
the Deck, lift one side of the Deck and carefully
remove the wood blocks. Lower the Deck until it
rests on the Deck Wheels. Repeat for the other side.
Figure 18
Side Motion Rod
Lifting
Handle
Figure 19
Upper Deck Lift Bolt
Deck
Bracket