Not for
Reproduction
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7. Remove the blocking from under the mower deck.
8. Re-check the measurements from the tips of the mower
blades to the ground. The front measurements should
equal 4" (10,2 cm) and the rear measurements should
equal 4-1/4" (10,8 cm).
• if the measurements equal 4" (10,2 cm) in the front
and 4-1/4" (10,8 cm) in the rear, tighten the jam nuts
on the deck linkages. The adjustment procedure is
complete.
• If the measurements do not equal 4" (10,2 cm)
in the front and 4-1/4" (10,8 cm) in the rear, turn
the hex adjusters on the deck linkages until the
measurements equal 4" (10,2 cm) in the front and
4-1/4" (10,8 cm) in the rear.
9. Tighten the jam nuts on the deck linkages.
Deck Lift Assist Springs
Some models are equipped with deck lift assist springs (A,
Figure 65) that assist the operator in raising the mower deck
with the deck lift pedal. The deck lift assist springs are factory
set to provide optimal lifting performance.
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Although it is fastened with a multi-position anchor, this is
not
an adjustment point
.
Do NOT attempt to adjust the spring length or lifting
performance will be compromised.
Long Left Hand Deck Belt Replacement
NOTICE
To avoid damaging belts,
do not pry over
pulleys.
1. Park the unit on a smooth level surface such as a
concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking
brake, turn the ignition switch to OFF, and remove the
ignition key.
2. Lower the mower deck to it’s lowest cutting position and
remove the mower deck guards and floor pan to gain
access to the mower deck drive belts.
WARNING
Use extreme caution when rotating the idler arm with the
breaker bar, due to the increased tension in the spring
as the idler arm is being rotated. Injury may result if the
breaker bar is prematurely released while the spring is
under tension.
3. Using a 1/2" breaker bar (A, Figure 66) place the square
end in the opening in the PTO clutch drive idler arm (B)
and rotate the idler arm
clockwise
, which will relieve
tension on the belt exerted from the idler arm. Remove
the belt from the left hand side spindle pulley (C).
Carefully release the tension on the breaker bar.
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4. Pull the slack of the belt towards the center of the deck
and then remove the long left hand belt (D) from the
adjustable idler pulley (E) and it’s belt guide (F).
