John Deere — Removing Mower Deck (42 in Mower Deck)
Maintenance
From a John Deere owner's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Mower lift arms can pinch fingers. Lift arms are spring loaded and can snap back when deck is removed. Lock lift lever before pulling pin to remove mower deck
Procedure
- Park machine safely.
- Put wooden blocks under each side of the mower deck.
- Put attachment lift lever in lowest position, bringing mower deck down onto blocks.
- Disconnect mower engagement drive cable on the left side of the mower deck.
- Remove spring locking pins and washers and disconnect rear draft arm and adjustable lift links on each side.
- Remove spring locking pin and washer and front draft rod from the mower deck bracket.
- Remove mower drive belt from drive sheave.
- Remove wooden blocks from both sides and slide mower deck out from under the machine.
Tools required
- wooden blocks Amazon
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Source: John Deere owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.