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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 Figure 10B.
•
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.See Figure 11.
Figure 11
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 12.
•
Carefully remove the cotter pin from the crown nut
on the right side of the brake assembly.
•
Using a feeler gauge, check the gap between the
brake disc and the brake puck. Proper gap is .011".
•
Tighten the crown nut until the proper gap is
achieved.
Figure 12
Steering Adjustment
If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other,
or if the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or
wear, the steering drag links may need to be adjusted.
Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths are threaded
into the ball joint on the left side and the ball joint on the
right side:
•
Loosen the jam nut found on the drag link at the
rear of the ball joint. See Figure 13.
Figure 13
Seat
Seat Adjustment Lever
Brake Disc
Crown Nut
NOTE:
View shown from beneath tractor.
Hydrostatic
Transmission
Brake Rod
Drag Link
Ball Joint
Axle
Pivot Bar
Hex Nut and
Jam Nut
Lock Washer
Zerk Fitting
(if so equipped)
