John Deere – 1023E, 1025R and 1026R – Remove and Install Center Closeout Panel

[1] – Remove two Phillips head screws (A).

[2] – Remove two hex shoulder bolts (B).

[3] – Remove height of cut adjustment knob (C).

[4] – Remove closeout panel.

[5] – Install closeout panel.
a. Install closeout panel over rate of drop knob shaft and height of cut control shafts.
b. Loosely install two shoulder bolts (B) and two Phillips head screws (A).
c. Hold differential lock lever down and adjust closeout panel to center height of cut adjuster shaft in control opening. Tighten fasteners (A and B) to secure panel.
d. Align height of cut adjuster knob (C) to shaft flat and install knob.