Not for
Reproduction
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4.
With the parking brake engaged measure the compressed
spring length. The spring should measure 2-3/4" (7 cm)
when compressed.
5.
If the spring length is not 2-3/4" (7 cm), release the parking
brake, and turn the adjustment nut (B) to compress or
release the spring.
6.
Engage the parking brake and re-measure the spring.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the spring to be shorter than 2-1/2" (6.4 cm)
when compressed. This may damage the brake mechanism.
If this does not correct the braking problem, see your
dealer.
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment
Checking the Deck Lift Rod Timing
1.
Park the machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the
PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the engine and
remove ignition key. Check that the tires are properly
inflated.
2.
To check the lift rod timing, measure and record the distance
between the lift pivots (A, Figure 43) and the rod pivots (B).
Repeat for the other side of the unit.
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3.
If the measurements for the rods are equal, no further
adjustment is required. If the measurements are not equal
(greater than 1/8" (3.17 mm) difference), adjustment is
required, continue with
Adjusting the Deck Lift Rod
Timing.
Adjusting the Deck Lift Rod Timing
1.
Lock the deck lift pedal in the 4-1/2" (11.4 cm) position.
Remove the cutting height adjustment pin and lower the
mower deck.
2.
To ensure that the deck is in the lowest position, push the
pedal by hand towards the rear of the unit and install the
height adjustment pin in the 3" (7.6 cm) position to hold in
place.
3.
Block up the mower deck with 2 X 4's (B, Figure 44) until
all hanger chains are slack. The arrow (A) indicates the
front of the mower deck.
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4.
To adjust the deck lift rod (A, Figure 45), loosen the jam nut
(B) on the clevis (C) then remove the 1/2" clevis pin (D),
spacer (E) and hair pin (F) fastening the clevis to the lift
pivot arm (G). Turn the clevis clockwise to shorten the
distance between the rod pivots until the measurements
between the lift pivots and rod pivots are the same. Reinstall
the clevis on the lift pivot arm and secure with the 1/2" clevis
pin, spacer and hair pin previously removed. Tighten the
jam nut against the clevis.
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