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c. If the dimension at the front
of the mowing deck is 1/8"-1/
4" lower than the dimension
at the rear of the deck on
each side of the mower, do
not adjust. If not, you will
need to adjust the Deck Lift
Spring Assist (See Figure 5).
You may also need to adjust
the Deck Links (See Figure
5).
d. Lower the mower deck to the
cutting position. With a
wrench loosen the inner rear bolt on the Deck Lift Spring
Assist. To adjust the deck up or down, use a wrench and
with a few turns, adjust clockwise or counter clockwise the
outer rear bolt of the Deck Lift Spring Assist. Repeat this
procedure on the opposite side of the MMZ. Once the deck
is adjusted, retighten bolts.
e. With the deck still in the cutting position, adjust the Deck
Links. With a wrench loosen the top inner bolt of the Deck
Link. To adjust the side of the deck up or down turn the top
bolt clockwise or counter clockwise a few turns. Adjust both
front and rear Deck links as necessary. Retighten bolts.
f. Raise the mowing deck to the transport position using the
transport lever.
g. Use the transport lever to lower the mowing deck to the cut-
ting position and repeat step “b.” above to make sure that
the desired cutting height has been attained. If the dimen-
sions are not correct, repeat steps “c.” through “f.” above.
5. Lubricate all fittings listed in the maintenance section.
C. Break-In And Operation
DANGER:
Reread the “When Mowing” Safety Precautions.
1. Start the Engine:
a.
Open the fuel shutoff valve.
b. Sit on the Seat. Set the parking brake “On”.
c. Move the left and right steering levers to the neutral,
opened-out position.
d. Turn the electric blade clutch switch “Off”.
Deck Links
Deck Lift Spring inner bolt
Figure. 5
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