How to attach and remove the cutting deck on your ride-on mower

Your ride-on mower comes with a large range of attachments that you can use for different tasks. If you want to mow the lawn, you will need to use the cutting deck. Here is how to attach and remove it:

Removing and attaching the cutting deck on the R200-series ride-on mower

Remove the cutting deck

1. Put the height adjustment lever in service position
2. Lower the cutting deck
3. Engage the parking brake
4. Use the starter key with the attached tool
5. Remove the cover
6. Disconnect the cutting deck rod
7. Release the belt tensioner
8. Disconnect the drive belt
9. Prop the cutting deck to release pressure from the bolt
10. Pull to release
11. Lift and pull out the cutting deck
12. The piece of wood prevents frame from slamming

Attach the cutting deck

1. Lift into position
2. Mount bolts on both sides
3. Connect the cutting deck rod
4. Connect the drive belt
5. Pull the belt tensioner into position
6. Remember to exit the service position

Removing and attaching the cutting deck on the R300-series ride-on mower

Remove the cutting deck

1. Lower the cutting deck
2. Put the height adjustment lever in service position
3. Engage the parking brake
4. Use the starter key with the attached tool
5. Remove the cover
6. Release the belt tensioner
7. Disconnect the cutting deck rod
8. Disconnect the drive belt
9. Pull out the cutting deck
10. Lift and pull out the cutting deck

Attach the cutting deck

1. Align the cutting deck into position
2. Push into position
3. Connect the drive belt
4. Connect the cutting deck rod
5. Pull the belt tensioner into position
6. Remember to exit the service position