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Front-to-Rear Blade Slope
Check the front-to-rear blade slope any time you install
the mower. Before checking the slope, set air pressure in
the front and rear tires to 12 psi (.85 kPa). If the front
blade tip is not 0–3/8” (0–9.5 mm) lower than the rear
blade tip, adjust the blade slope using the following
instructions:
1. Park the tractor on a flat surface, disengage the power
take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the
ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. Remove the
key.
2. Check and adjust side-to-side blade level if you have
not checked the setting; refer to Side-to-Side Mower
Leveling, page 8.
3. Adjust the Dial-A-Height knob so the height-of-cut is
in the middle of the range and lower attachment lift.
4. Carefully rotate blades so they are facing front and
rear (Fig. 14).
5. Measure between the tip of the front blade (Fig. 14).
and the tip of the rear blade to the flat surface. If the
front blade tip is not 0–3/8” (0–9.5 mm) lower than the
rear blade tip adjust front adjustment link.
Front
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Figure 14
1.
Blade front to rear
2.
Measure front blade tip
3.
Measure rear blade tip
4.
Measure here
6. To adjust front-to rear blade level loosen jam nut on
front adjustable link. (Fig. 15).
7. Rotate the bolt on front adjustable link to change
front-to rear blade level (Fig. 15).
Note: To raise the front of the mower, shorten the
adjustable link by turning bolt clockwise.
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Figure 15
1.
Adjustable link
2.
Jam nut
3.
Bolt
8. When front-to-rear slope is correct, tighten jam nut.
Recheck side-to-side mower level; refer to
Side-to-Side Mower Leveling, page 8.
Removing the Mower
1. Park the tractor on a flat surface, disengage the power
take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the
ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. Remove the
key.
2. Raise attachment lift, turn Dial-a-Height knob
counterclockwise, all the way, and lower the
attachment lift lever to the mounting position; refer to
tractor Operator’s Manual.
3. Remove mower drive belt from engine pulley.
4. Remove hairpin cotter, washer and link pin from rear
link and remove from attachment lift (Fig. 16).
5. Remove hairpin cotter and washer from front
adjustable link(s) and remove from front lift arm (Fig.
16).
6. Remove hairpin cotters and washers from rear lift arms
(Fig. 16).
7. Slide deck right, off rear lift arms (Fig. 16).