Dixon RAM 42 2005 - Manual (Page 48)

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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DECK REMOVAL:
1. Remove mower deck drive belt. To relieve belt
tension, insert p/n 17422 link (at front of lift frame)
into tab. Move deck lift pedal into the highest cut
position and latch in place. As a safety precaution,
insert clevis pin in nearest hole at rear of foot pedal.
Belt can now be removed from mower deck pulley.
2. Remove front hanger pin.
3. Remove front L-Rods and remove nut and bolt from
rear chain hangers.
4. Slide deck from beneath chassis.
5. Reverse procedure to reinstall deck to chassis.