Справочник Пользователя для MTD 1438

On 38” Decks: Looking at the cutting deck from the left 

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side of the tractor, locate the bow-tie pin that secures the 

deck support rod on the rear left side of the deck.  See Fig. 

7-2. Remove the bow-tie pin that secures the deck support 

rod, and carefully remove the deck support from the deck 

lift arm.

Repeat the above steps on the tractor’s right side.

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NOTE: The bow-tie hair-pin clips should be installed from 

the top down.

NOTE: Models equipped with a 38-inch deck have one deck idler 

pulley. Models equipped with a 42- and 46-inch deck have two 

deck idler pulleys.
To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:

Place the PTO 

1. 

(Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) 

position and engage the parking brake.
Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the 

2. 

bottom notch on the right fender.
Removing the self-tapping screw (A) that secures the belt-

3. 

keeper rod from around the tractor’s engine pulley, then 

remove the belt keeper rod (B).  See Fig. 7-1.

Note: Make a mental note what hole the other end of the belt-

keeper rod is inserted in for reinstallation purposes.

Remove the belt (C) from around the tractor’s engine 

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pulley. See Fig. 7-1.

Avoid pinching injuries. Never place 

your fingers on the idler spring or between the belt 

and a pulley while removing the belt.