Not for
Reproduction
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5. Repeat step #4 for the other side of the mower deck.
6. Remove the blocking from underneath the deck and
replace with 2 X 4 blocks (B, Figure 62) under each
corner of the mower deck with the 3-1/2" (8,9 cm) sides
being vertical. Place a 1/4" (0,64 cm) thick spacer (C) on
top of the rear blocks. The arrow (A) points towards the
front of the mower deck.
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7. Check the measurements between the front tips of the
mower blades and the ground.
• If the measurements are greater than 4" (10,2 cm)
loosen the jam nut (D, Figure 61) and turn the fine
adjustment bolt (E)
counter-clockwise
to lower the
deck.
• If the measurements are less than 4" (10,2 cm)
loosen the jam nut and turn the fine adjustment bolt
clockwise
to raise the deck.
8. Once the 4" measurement from the front tip of the blade
is achieved, tighten the jam nut.
9. Loosen the nuts (F) that secure the rear hanger chain (G)
to the rear mounting plate (H) and allow the rear of the
deck to rest on the 2 X 4's and 1/4" (0,64 cm) spacers.
10. Repeat steps #7 - #9 for the other side of the unit.
11. Remove all blocking from beneath the mower deck.
12. Perform the
Determining if the Deck Leveling Needs to
be Adjusted
procedure to verify that the deck has been
leveled correctly.
Deck Lift Assist Springs
Some models are equipped with deck lift assist springs (A,
Figure 63) 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 64) 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.
