John Deere Power Flow Operator
Power Flow™ High Performance for 48-
Inch, 54-Inch, and 60-Inch High Capacity
PRO Mower Decks
(Serial No. 010001 -XXXXXX)
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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Power Flow™
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Power Flow™ High Performance for 48-
Inch, 54-Inch, and 60-Inch High Capacity
PRO Mower Decks
(Serial No. 010001 -XXXXXX)
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Power Flow™ High Performance
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CALIFORNIA
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WARNING
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Introduction
Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
We appreciate having you as a customer and wish you many years of
safe and satised use of your machine.
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Using Your Operator’s Manual
Read this entire operator’s manual, especially the safety information,
before operating.
This manual is an important part of your machine. Keep all manuals in
a convenient location so they can be accessed easily.
Use the safety and operating information in the attachment operator’s
manual, along with the machine operator’s manual, to operate and
service the attachment safely and correctly.
If your attachment manual has a section called Preparing the Machine,
it means that you will have to do something to your tractor or vehicle
before you can install the attachment. The Assembly and Installation
sections of this manual provide information to assemble and install the
attachment to your tractor or vehicle. Use the Service section to make
any needed adjustments and routine service to your attachment.
If you have any questions or concerns with the assembly, installation,
or operation of this attachment, see your local John Deere dealer or
call the John Deere Customer Contact Center at 1-800-537-8233 for
assistance.
Warranty information on this John Deere attachment can be found in
the warranty that came with your John Deere tractor or vehicle.
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Order Service Parts Online
Visit http://JDParts.deere.com for your Internet connection to parts
ordering and information.
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Special Messages
Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to potential
safety concerns and machine damage, as well as helpful operating and
servicing information. Please read all the information carefully to avoid
injury and machine damage.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! This symbol and text highlight
potential hazards or death to the operator or bystanders that
may occur if the hazards or procedures are ignored.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! This text is used to tell the operator
of actions or conditions that might result in damage to the
machine.
NOTE: General information is given throughout the manual that may
help the operator in the operation or service of the machine.
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Service Literature
If you would like to purchase a copy of the Parts Catalog or Technical
Manual for this machine, visit The John Deere Technical Information
Store at:
https://techpubs.deere.com/?cid=VURL_TechInfoStore
or call:
● U.S. & Canada: 1-800-522-7448.
● All Other Regions: Your John Deere dealer.
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Parts
We recommend John Deere quality parts and lubricants, available at
your John Deere dealer.
When you order parts, your John Deere dealer needs the serial
number or product identication number (PIN) for your machine or
attachment. These are the numbers that you recorded in the Product
Identication section of this manual.
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Contents
CCoonntteennttss
Introduction.... .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. 2
Product Identication.... .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. 3
Safety Labels with Text. . .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . 4
Safety Labels without Text... . .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. . 4
Safety... . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. 5
Assembly.. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . 6
Preparing Vehicle. . .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. 9
Installing.. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .10
Removing and Storing.. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .12
Operating..... . .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .14
Service.... .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .14
Troubleshooting. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .16
John Deere Quality Statement.... .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .17
Index.. . .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . 18
Product Identication
Mower Deck Identication
Mower decks in the following instructions are identied by a code
designation. The codes are as follows:
Code Description
48HC 48 inch High Capacity PRO Deck
54HC 54 inch High Capacity PRO Deck
60HC 60 inch High Capacity PRO Deck
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Product Compatibility
This Power Flow™ is compatible with the 48", 54", and 60" High
Capacity PRO mower decks for ZTrak Z700 series mowers.
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Record Identication Numbers
Power Flow™
HC Series High Performance Serial No. (010001 - )
If you need to contact an Authorized Service Center for information on
servicing, always provide the product model and serial number.
You will need to locate the model and serial number for the Power
Flow™ and record the information in the spaces provided below.
Original Instructions. All information, illustrations and specications in this
manual are based on the latest information available at the time of
publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without
notice.
COPYRIGHT © 2018
DEERE & COMPANY
Moline, Illinois
All rights reserved.
DATE OF PURCHASE:
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_________________________________________
DEALER NAME:
_________________________________________
DEALER PHONE:
_________________________________________
PRODUCT SERIAL NUMBER (A):
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
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Power Flow is a trademark of Deere & Company
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Safety Labels with Text
Safety Labels with Text
Safety Label Location
Replace missing or damaged safety labels. Use this operator’s manual
for correct safety label placement.
There can be more safety information contained on parts and
components sourced from suppliers that is not reproduced in this
operator’s manual.
French or Spanish Safety Labels and Operator’s Manual
Operator’s manuals and safety labels with content in French or
Spanish are available for this machine through authorized John Deere
dealers. See your John Deere dealer.
NOTE: Both text and no-text labels are shown. Your machine is only
equipped with one of these types of labels.
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WARNING
If French labeling is required, place M133741 label over existing label. If Spanish
labeling is required, place M158499 label over existing label. Place M158500
label over existing label if the PowerFlow kit is "global" and includes the text-free
safety signs in base equipment.
ROTATING BLADES - THROWN OBJECTS
Operate Blower with entire grass catcher secured in place
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A—WARNING - M158480
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Understanding the Machine Safety Labels
The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed in
important areas on your machine to draw attention to potential safety
hazards. DANGER or WARNING safety labels are located near
specic hazards.
The operator’s manual also explains any potential safety hazards
whenever necessary in special safety messages that are identied with
the word, CAUTION, and the safety-alert symbol.
On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION are used with this safety-alert symbol. DANGER identies
the most serious hazards:
● DANGER; The signal word DANGER indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
● WARNING; The signal word WARNING indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
● CAUTION; The signal word CAUTION indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury. CAUTION may also be used to alert against unsafe practices
associated with events which could lead to personal injury.
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Safety Labels without Text
Understanding the Machine Safety Labels without Text
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At several important places on this machine, safety signs are afxed
which signify potential danger. The hazard is identied by a pictorial in
a warning triangle. An adjacent pictorial provides information on how to
avoid personal injury. These safety signs, their placement on the
machine, and a brief explanatory text are shown in this Safety section.
There can be additional safety information contained on parts and
components sourced from suppliers that is not reproduced in this
operator’s manual.
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Avoid Injury From Thrown Objects
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● Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is
running.
● Thrown Objects - Before mowing, clear area of objects that may be
thrown by blade. Do not operate mower without discharge chute or
entire grass catcher in place.
● Stay a safe distance from machine.
● Read operator’s manual.
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Safety
Safety
Read Safety in Machine Operator’s Manual
Read the general safety operating precautions in your machine
operator’s manual for additional safety information.
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Operating Safely
Read, understand and follow all instructions in this attachment manual,
the machine operator’s manual and safety signs on equipment before
starting.
Use proper front ballast. Remove ballast when the material collection
system is removed.
Hopper extends beyond machine. Be aware of surrounding objects
when making short turns.
Do not operate material collection system unless entire grass catcher
is fastened in place with hopper cover securely latched.
Do not let anyone ride on the mower or material collection system.
Riders are subject to injury such as being struck by foreign objects or
being thrown off. Riders may obstruct the operator’s view and cause a
collision.
Before hopper removal or installation:
● Stop mower.
● Disengage mower or PTO.
● Stop engine and remove key.
● Wait for engine and all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operator seat.
presence of children. Keep children indoors when the machine and
attachment are operated and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.
● Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
Stay alert to the presence of children. Turn the machine off if a child
enters the work area.
● Do not let children or an untrained person operate the machine.
● Do not carry or let children ride on any attachment or machine even
with the attachment off. Do not tow children in a cart or trailer.
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Avoid Injury From Thrown Objects
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● When operating the vehicle with the MCS attachment installed
make sure all chutes and hoses are securely in place. Keep hopper
closed or MCS in operating position.
● Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before
removing or lifting any attachment components.
● Avoid injury from impeller blades and thrown objects. Remove
attachment when operating vehicle in side discharge mode. Make
sure deector shield is in place on mower deck if attachment is
removed.
Before backing up machine:
● Stop machine.
● Look behind hopper for children.
● Keep bystanders away when unloading material collection system.
Operate safely on slopes:
● Empty hopper when half full.
● Do not operate on steep slopes.
● Before turning, slow down.
● Avoid sudden starts and stops.
● Do not park machine with material collection system on slopes.
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Parking Safely
1. Stop machine on a level surface, not on a slope.
2. Disengage mower blades or any other attachments.
3. Lower attachments to the ground.
4. Lock the park brake.
5. Stop the engine.
6. Remove the key.
7. Wait for engine and all moving parts to stop before you leave the
operator’s seat.
8. Close fuel shut-off valve, if your machine is equipped.
9. Disconnect the negative battery cable or remove the spark plug wire
(s) (for gasoline engines) before servicing the machine.
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Protect Children
● Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
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Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades
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● Keep hands and feet away from rotating blades and blower
assembly when engine is running.
● Stop engine and wait for moving parts to stop before servicing
components.
● Do not operate MCS or blower unless all attachment components
are in place and latched.
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Practice Safe Maintenance
● Only qualied, trained adults should service this machine.
● Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep area clean
and dry.
● Do not operate the engine in a conned space where dangerous
carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
● Never lubricate, service or adjust the machine or attachment while it
is moving. Keep safety devices in place and in working condition.
Keep hardware tight.
● Keep hands, feet, clothing, jewelry, and long hair away from any
moving parts, to prevent them from getting caught.
● Lower any attachment completely to the ground or to an existing
attachment mechanical stop before servicing the attachment.
Disengage all power and stop the engine. Lock park brake and
remove the key. Let machine cool.
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Assembly
● Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire (for gasoline engines)
before making any repairs.
● Before servicing machine or attachment, carefully release pressure
from any components with stored energy, such as hydraulic
components and springs.
● Release hydraulic pressure by lowering attachment or cutting units
to the ground or to a mechanical stop and move hydraulic control
levers.
● Securely support any machine or attachment elements that must be
raised for service work. Use jack stands or lock service latches to
support components when needed.
● Never run engine unless park brake is locked.
● Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix damage
immediately. Replace worn or broken parts. Replace all worn or
damaged safety and instruction decals.
● Check all hardware at frequent intervals to be sure the equipment is
in safe working condition.
● Do not modify machine or safety devices. Unauthorized
modications to the machine or attachment may impair its function
and safety.
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Assembly
Identify Parts
Parts in Kit (48HC and 54HC)
Quantity Description
1 Power Flow™ (A)
1 Support Bracket, Belt Shield (B)
1 Deck Belt Shield (C)
1 Bent Pin (D)
1 Double Sheave (E)
2 Sheave Retaining Plates (F)
Parts in Kit (60HC)
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Quantity Description
1 Power Flow™ (A)
1 Support Bracket, Belt Shield (B)
1 Deck Belt Shield (C)
1 Bent Pin (D)
1 Double Sheave (E)
2 Sheave Retaining Plates (F)
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Assembly
Parts in Bag
Quantity Description
4 Locknut, Flange, M6 (A)
4 Locknut, Flange, M8 (B)
2 Bolt, M8x25 (C)
1 Front Mounting Bracket (D)
1 Warning Label, French
1 Warning Label, Spanish
Picture Note: Actual size shown, except for part D shown in box.
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2. Install two lock nuts back onto spindle and tighten to specication.
Specication
Spindle Mounting Lock Nut—Torque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 N·m
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(18 lb·ft)
Modify Discharge Chute
48HC and 54HC
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Remove Right-Hand Belt Shield
Picture Note: 60 in deck is shown.
1. Remove two lock nuts (A) and belt shield (B) with wireform (C).
(Retain belt shield and wireform for future use.)
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View from under 54 in deck shown.
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1. Locate embossed line (A) on the deck discharge chute.
2. Measure 25 mm (1 in) (B) above line and mark section (C).
● To verify measurements, be certain that length is approximately
68.0 mm (2-11/16 in) (D) and inward dimension is approximately
46.0 mm (1-13/16 in) (E).
● Cut out along the dashed line and remove section (C).
60HC
1. Measure up 70 mm (2.76 in) (A) from the outside edge.
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2. Cut out along the dashed line and remove section (B).
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Install Double Sheave (48HC, 54HC, and 60HC Decks)
1. Disengage PTO.
Assembly
2. Remove end of the tension spring (A) from bracket (B) on deck.
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3. Remove mower deck belt from right spindle sheave (C). Inspect and
replace belt if needed.
Picture Note: Sheaves removed from spindle for clarity.
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4. Install upper sheave retaining plates (D) onto right spindle sheave
(C) loosely by inserting them up through holes in right spindle
sheave (C) . Start four locknuts (E) onto the threads.
5. Install upper sheave (F) onto the right spindle sheave (C), lining up
large end of key slots (G) in upper sheave with nuts on sheave
retaining plates.
6. Rotate the upper sheave (F) counterclockwise to position the nuts
over the small end of the key slots. Tighten hardware to 13 N·m (10
lb·ft).
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48HC Power Flow Preparation
Picture Note: Sheave removed from spindle for clarity.
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1. Trim along ridge on inlet to remove small triangular section (A) as
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shown.
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Install Front Mounting Bracket
Preparing Vehicle
1. Remove nut (A), bolt (B), and anti-scalp wheel (C) and spacer from
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right front location. Keep parts so they can be reinstalled later.
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2. Install front blower support bracket (D) on the right front gauge
wheel bracket (E) with two M8x25 bolts (F) and M8 locknuts.
Tighten to 34 N·m (25 lb·ft). Ensure anti-scalp wheel bolt (B) can t
through before tightening.
3. Reinstall anti-scalp wheel, spacer, and hardware after the blower
bracket is installed. Tighten the anti-scalp wheel hardware to 34
N·m (25 lb·ft).
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Install Belt Shield Support Bracket
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp. Always
wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near
blades.
1. Remove two M8 locknuts (A) from the right spindle.
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2. Assemble the belt shield support bracket (B) to the deck using new
set of M8 locknuts (C).
3. Tighten the hardware to 37 N·m (27 lb·ft).
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Preparing Vehicle
Install Proper Mower Blades
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! When replacing mower blades,
always use genuine John Deere Service Parts.
● For best performance, always use correct mower blade
for the job being performed.
● Always follow safety and service instructions in the
machine operator’s manual when changing mower
blades.
For maximum performance from blower assembly, install correct
mower blades for application:
● Mulching Blades — Not for use with blower assembly, except
when operated in conjunction with MulchControl™ kit.
MulchControl is a trademark of Deere & Company
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Installing
● Standard Blades — Standard blades are designed for bagging,
side discharging, and all mowing conditions.
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Installing
Installing Blower Assembly
1. Install short end (A) of the large bent rod in the front mounting
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bracket (B).
4. Fully raise mower deck discharge chute (E), and pivot Power
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Flow™ toward deck. Insert bent pin (F) into hole (G) in the right
rear deck bracket.
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2. Install Power Flow™ on the long end (C) of bent pin.
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3. Move tension lever (D) to release position.
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Installing
5. Power Flow™ must install on mower deck discharge areas (H) as
shown, as you insert pin (F) into hole (G).
6. Hold Power Flow™ securely against mower deck discharge area.
7. Install blower belt (I) onto the top sheave (J).
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9. Move tension lever (D) to lock position.
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NOTE: Be sure to put the blower tensioner in engaged position so the
belt is under tension when checking the clearances.
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10. There are slots on the MCS blower belt shield bracket (N) that
allow for some adjustment. Check the position of the MCS blower
belt shield support bracket and adjust as needed. The belt shield
post (O) should have adequate clearance with both blower belt
strands (P).
Assembly may vary slightly from image shown. Belt routing is identical.
8. The drive belt must run:
a. From the mower deck top sheave (J),
b. To idler (K),
c. To top of sheave (L),
d. To V-idler sheave (M),
e. Back to the mower deck top sheave (J).
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Removing and Storing
Removing and Storing
Removing Power Flow™
11. Install the MCS blower belt shield (Q) onto the support bracket:
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● Insert tab into opening (R) on support bracket and lower belt
shield grommet over post (S).
● Check to make sure spindle grease tting (T) is accessible and
belts clear shield.
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Adjusting Mower Deck
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Adjust mower deck right-hand
wheels after each installation to provide adequate support
for the Power Flow™ while traveling over the mowing area.
1. Adjust cutting height and level mower deck side-to-side and frontto-rear as described in the tractor operator’s manual.
2. Lower mower deck to preset cutting height.
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1. Move tension lever (A) to release position.
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2. Remove deck belt shield (B).
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Removing and Storing
Installing Right-Hand Belt Shield
3. Remove drive belt (C) from top sheave (D)
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4. Raise mower deck discharge chute (E) and pivot Power Flow™
away from deck.
1. Remove two lock nuts (A).
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2. Install belt shield (B) with wireform (C) onto spindle studs.
3. Install two lock nuts (A) back onto spindle studs securing wireform
to the mower deck.
4. Tighten lock nuts to specication.
Specication
Spindle Mounting Lock Nut—Torque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 N·m
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(18 lb·ft)
Storing Power Flow™
1. Remove Power Flow™ from the mower deck.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Grass build up, if allowed to dry out,
can break off into small, hard pieces and be propelled inside
blower assembly. Premature failure can result.
2. Clean exterior and interior of Power Flow™.
3. Remove belt shield:
48HC and 54HC
5. Remove Power Flow™ from the long end of the bent pin (F).
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6. Remove short end of the bent pin from the front mounting bracket
(G).
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a. Remove two retainers (A) on the top and bottom of the belt
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shield.
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Operating
b. Remove two bolts (B) attaching belt shield to Power Flow™.
c. Remove belt shield (C).
60HC
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a. Remove nut and washer (D) on the bottom of the belt shield.
b. Remove nut and washer (E) on the top of the belt shield.
c. Remove bolt (F) attaching belt shield to Power Flow™.
d. Remove belt shield (G).
4. Remove all grass accumulation around belt, idler, and sheaves.
5. Remove and inspect drive belt. Replace belt if needed.
6. Install belt shield.
7. Store Power Flow™ in a clean, dry area. It is best to enclose it in its
original shipping carton.
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Checking For Plugging While Driving
If grass builds up in front of mower discharge chute, check for plugged
chute or problems with blower assembly (if equipped).
If there is a trail of clippings behind mower or clippings blow to the side,
check for plugged chute, full collector bags, or problems with blower
assembly.
Removing Debris From Inspection Points:
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not use hands or feet to clear
plugged mower deck or blower assembly. Stored energy can
cause blades to rotate.
1. Park machine safely. Wait for all moving parts to stop before getting
off to inspect machine.
2. Open hopper cover. Check chute outlet.
3. Remove chute from mower deck or blower assembly. Check chute
inlet.
4. Check under mower deck for debris.
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Service
Removing Drive Belt
1. Remove Power Flow™ from the mower deck.
2. Remove belt shield from Power Flow™:
48HC and 54HC
Operating
Using the Blower Assembly
Starting Blower Assembly
Whenever tractor PTO is engaged to start mower deck, blower
assembly will automatically start. (See tractor operator’s manual for
PTO operating instructions.)
Stopping Blower Assembly
Whenever tractor PTO is disengaged to stop mower deck, blower
assembly will automatically stop.
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Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection System
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not attempt to unplug
attachment with machine running.
• Rotating blades are dangerous. Shut off the engine and
remove the key before getting off the seat to inspect the
machine and attachment.
• Thrown objects can cause serious injury. Make sure all
machine parts are stopped before raising hopper top or
removing chutes.
a. Remove two retainers (A) on the top and bottom of the belt
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shield.
b. Remove two bolts (B) attaching belt shield to Power Flow™.
c. Remove belt shield (C).
60HC
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Service
Installing Drive Belt
NOTE: This image illustrates correct belt installation. If belt is not
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installed correctly, it is possible that the Power Flow™ fan rotates
backwards.
a. Remove nut and washer (D) on the top and bottom of the belt
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shield.
b. Remove bolt (E) attaching belt shield to Power Flow™.
c. Remove belt shield (F).
3. Remove all grass accumulation around belt, idler, and sheaves.
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4. Loosen nut (G) and slide belt guide (H) over to remove belt (I).
1. Place belt (A) over driven sheave (B).
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2. Adjust belt guide (C) to belt and tighten nut (D) while holding guide
in place.
5. Loosen nut on bolt (J) on idler and nut (K) on sheave.
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6. Move belt guides (L) away from idler and sheave, and remove belt.
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3. Route belt:
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a. Between the v-idler sheave (E) and belt bracket (F) with belt
“V” in groove,
b. Between the idler (G) and belt bracket (H) with belt “face” in
groove.
4. Move belt brackets (F) and (H) perpendicular to outer edges of
sheave and idler. Leave 3 mm (1/8 in) clearance between brackets
and outer edges.
5. Tighten nut on bolt (I) and nut (J) to 20—40 N·m (15—29 lb·ft).
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Troubleshooting
6. Install belt shield to Power Flow™:
48HC and 54 HC
a. Install belt shield (K) onto Power Flow™.
b. Secure front of belt shield with two bolts (L).
c. Secure rear of belt shield with two retainers (M).
60HC
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IF CHECK
Blower Assembly
Performance is Poor.
Grass not being picked
up completely.
Collection chute plugged.
● Locking handle not fully engaged.
● Belt worn.
● Belt installed incorrectly.
● Mower blades not correct type for
application.
● Ground speed too fast for grass
conditions.
● Locking handle not fully engaged.
● Belt worn.
● Mower blades not correct type for
application.
● Mow grass only when dry.
● Reduce mower ground speed.
● Empty hopper.
● Clean screen in hopper top.
● Unplug chute.
● Check cutting edge of mower blades.
● Increase engine speed to full throttle.
● Check for worn or slipping belt.
● Mow grass only when dry.
● Empty hopper.
● Clean screen in hopper top.
● Reduce mower ground speed.
● Stop mower when hopper is full;
monitor hopper more frequently.
a. Install belt shield (N) onto Power Flow™
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b. Install bolt (O) attaching front of belt shield to Power Flow™.
c. Install nut (P) on the top of belt shield.
d. Install retainer (Q) on the bottom of belt shield.
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Troubleshooting
Using Troubleshooting Chart
If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in this chart, see
your authorized dealer for service.
When you have checked all the possible causes listed and you are still
experiencing the problem, see your authorized dealer.
Grass blows out between
hopper tops and chute.
Hopper top is too tight or
too loose.
● Adjust chute level for better sealing.
● Adjust hood hold-down for better
sealing.
● Adjust hopper top hinge.
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IF CHECK
Blower Assembly Will Not
Turn On
Blower Assembly Plugs.
● Belt worn or broken.
● Ground speed too fast for grass
conditions.
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