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Figure 10
•
Determine the approximate distance necessary for
proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary, to the
next step.
•
Loosen the two jam nuts on the rear side of the
deck stabilizer bracket. See A.
•
Locate the two lock nuts on the opposite side of the
stabilizer bracket. See A. Tighten the lock nuts to
raise the front of the deck; loosen the lock nuts to
lower the front of the deck.
•
Retighten the two jam nuts loosened earlier when
proper adjustment is achieved.
Side to Side
If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a
side to side adjustment can be performed. Adjust if
necessary as follows:
•
With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface,
place the deck lift lever in the top notch (highest
position) and rotate both blades so that they are
perpendicular with the tractor.
•
Measure the distance from the outside of the left
blade tip to the ground and the distance from the
outside of the right blade tip to the ground. Both
measurements taken should be equal. If they’re
not, proceed to the next step.
•
Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex cap screw on
the left deck hanger bracket. See B.
•
Balance the deck by using a wrench to turn the
adjustment gear (found immediately behind the hex
cap screw just loosened) clockwise/up or
counterclockwise/down.
•
The deck is properly balanced when both blade tip
measurements taken earlier are equal.
•
Retighten the hex cap screw on the left deck
hanger bracket when proper adjustment is
achieved.
Seat Adjustment
WARNING:
Before operating this machine,
make sure the seat is engaged in the seat
stop, stand behind the machine and pull back
on seat until fully engaged into stop.
To adjust the position of the seat, move the seat
adjustment lever to the left and slide the seat forward or
rearward. Make sure seat is locked into position before
operating the tractor.
Parking Brake Adjustment
WARNING:
Never attempt to adjust the
brakes while the engine is running. Always
disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral
position, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when
the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the
tractor’s rear wheels can roll with the parking brake
applied, the brake is in need of adjustment.
The brake disc can be found on the right side of the
transmission in the rear of the tractor. Adjust if
necessary as follows:
•
Looking at the transmission from the right side of
the tractor, locate the compression spring and
brake disc. See Figure 11.
•
Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex nut found on
the right side of the brake assembly. See Figure 11.
•
Using a feeler gauge, set the gap between the
brake disc and the brake puck at .011".
•
Re-tighten the hex nut loosened earlier.
Jam
Deck
Stabilizer
Bracket
Nuts
Lock
Nuts
Deck
A
B
FRONT TO REAR
SIDE TO SIDE
Hex Cap Screw
Adjustment Gear
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