CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a short- ened engine life. i Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax. _CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.,, Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.
Make sure the blades and aJi moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor. Place attachment clutch in "DISEN- GAGED" position. Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position. Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs. Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from under tractor. IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor, remove the front links.
TO INSTALL MOWER Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right side of tractor Lower lift lever to its lowest position. Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions. Roll belt off engine pulley. Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring. Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring. Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs. Lever Clutch Suspension Front Link Retainer Springs (Both Sides) Anti-Sway Retainer Springs (Both Sides) 21