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Read articles →A Western Equipment dealer walkthrough showing the full Auto-Connect mower deck removal and reinstall process on a John Deere 1025R. The presenter covers cutting-height positioning, the silver latch lever, throttle technique for driving on and off, and confirming a successful connection by the audible click. Ends with a brief live mowing pass. Best for new 1025R owners who want a clear visual reference for the drive-over deck procedure.
Posted by the Western Equipment dealership channel, so the tone is sales-positive, including a closing comment that the 1025R is competitively priced.
Set cutting height to install and remove position, lower the deck with the PTO raise and lower, raise the loader, turn off the tractor, flip the silver lever by hand, then drive off in four-wheel drive.
You will hear a click as you drive back over the deck, which is the PTO lining up and connecting along with the silver lever flipping up into the latch.
No, this is an Auto Connect deck, so unlike competitive models you do not need to reach underneath to disconnect the PTO.
