S
ECTION
6 — M
AINTENANCE
& A
DJUSTMENTS
25
To adjust the drive control levers forward/rearward, proceed as
follows:
1.
If not already loose, loosen the hex screw and rotate the
control lever either forward or rearward to the desired
position. See Figure 6-3.
Flat Washer
Hex Screw
Lower Arm
Control Lever
Height
Adjustment
Holes
Figure 6-3
NOTE:
If the control lever is too tight to move, slightly
loosen the hex crew at the bottom of the control lever.
2.
Tighten the hex screw to fix the control lever in the
adjusted position
3.
Repeat the above procedure to adjust the other control
lever into the same position. Adjust so that both levers are
even with each other when in the neutral position.
Deck Leveling
NOTE:
Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing
any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires for information
regarding tire pressure.
WARNING!
Shut the engine off, remove the
ignition key and engage the parking brake before
making adjustments. Protect your hands by using
heavy gloves when handling the blades.
Leveling the Deck (Side to Side)
NOTE:
Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing
any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires for information
regarding tire pressure. Always level the deck side to side before
front to rear.
If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side
adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows:
1.
With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the
deck lift handle in a middle mowing position and rotate
both outside blades so that they are perpendicular with the
tractor.
2.
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.
3.
Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on the rear left
deck hanger link. See Figure 6-4.NOTE: The rear right deck
hanger link is not adjustable and is used to help adjust the
other hanger links.
4.
Using a wrench, raise or lower the left side of the deck by
turning the adjustment gear. See Figure 6-4.
The deck is properly leveled when both blade tip measurements
are equal. Retighten the hex bolt on the front left deck hanger
bracket when proper adjustment is achieved.
Adjustment
Gear
Hex Bolt
Figure 6-4
Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear)
NOTE:
Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing
any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 22 for
information regarding tire pressure. Always level the deck side to
side before front to rear.
The front of the deck should be between 1⁄4-3⁄8” lower than the
rear of the deck. Adjust if necessary as follows:
1.
Park the tractor on a firm, level surface and place the deck
lift handle in a middle position.
2.
Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is
parallel with the tractor.
3.
Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the
ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground. The first
measurement taken should be between 1⁄4” and 3⁄8” less
than the second measurement.
4.
Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper
adjustment and proceed, if necessary.
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