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Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair
DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: Before adjusting the deck level, the deck lift
rod timing must be checked and/or adjusted.
1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage
the PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking
brake. Rear tires must be inflated to 18 psi (1,24
bar); front tires to 25 psi (1,72 bar).
2. Lock the deck lift pedal in the 6” (15,2cm) position.
Place the deck height adjustment pin in the 4”
position and lower deck the lift pedal until the arm
contacts the pin.
3. Place 2 x 4 blocks under each corner of the
mower deck with the 3-1/2” sides being vertical.
Place a 1/4” (0,64cm) thick spacer on top of the
rear 2 x 4 blocks. See Figure 43.
4. Adjust the front eyebolts until the chains are tight
and the deck is still resting on the 2 x 4’s. Tighten
jam nuts. For 72” RD Mower Deck: Loosen the
nuts and allow the front of the deck to rest on
the 2 x 4’s. Slide the chains in the slots until the
chains are tight and tighten the nuts. See Figure
44.
5. Loosen the jam nuts (A, Figure 44) and turn the
adjustment bolts (B) until the chains are tight and
the rear of the deck is resting on the 2 x 4’s and
1/4” spacers. Tighten the jam nuts.
6. Remove all 2 x 4 blocks and spacers from under
the mower deck.
Figure 43. 2 x 4 Locations
DECK LIFT SPRING
The deck lift springs (A, Figure 45) are factory set to
provide optimal lifting performance.
Although it is fastened with an adjustable anchor, this
is NOT AN ADJUSTMENT POINT.
DO NOT attempt to adjust the spring length or lifting
performance will be compromised.
Figure 45. Deck Lift Spring Location
A. Deck Lift Spring
A
Figure 44. Deck Level Adjustment
A. Jam Nut
B. Adjustment Bolt
C. Adjustment Point
D. Adjustment Point (72” RD Deck)
A
B
C
D
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