Install the tension spring pin on the new front deck tray.
Position the transmission and wheel axle above the front deck tray and reconnect the transmission to the tension spring pin.
Reinstall the transmission axle clip.
Release the drive belt from the bungee cord while you keep tension on the drive belt to prevent it from slipping off the engine pulley.
Reconnect the drive belt to the transmission then reinstall the belt keeper.
Push the drive cable into the transmission lever and engage the locking tabs.
Reconnect the drive cable end to the anchor post.
Reconnect the drive cable to the drive control lever on the lawn mower handle.
Use one hand to support the front deck tray and carefully tilt the mower back to raise the front of the deck along with the front deck tray. Make sure that the mower deck tabs engage the slots in the new front deck tray so that the deck tray lifts up with the deck when tilting the mower back.
Secure the mower handle to your work table to hold the mower steady as you reinstall the bottom-mounting screws.
Reinstall the front deck tray mounting screws.
Position the drive cover on the mower and re-engage the height adjuster lever.
Reinstall the bottom mounting screws in the drive cover.
Look through the opening in the debris shield to make sure the drive belt is still connected to the engine pulley. If the drive belt worked its way off the engine pulley during the repair, then follow the steps in the repair guide for drive belt replacement to reconnect the drive belt to the engine pulley.
Release the mower handle from the work table and tilt the mower upright.
Reinstall the drive cover top mounting screws.
Remove the plastic bag from the fuel tank opening and reinstall the fuel tank cap.
