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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or
service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade.
STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark
plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from
spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely
hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and components
sufficient time to cool.
4.2.4. 33" DECK LEVEL ADJUSTMENT
(SIDE TO SIDE) (Continued)
b. Loosen eccentric shoulder bolt.
c. Turn eccentric "UP" or "DOWN" as required to level
deck. See Figure 4.9.
d. Tighten eccentric bolt. Place sector plates back onto
rear lift arms and secure with washers and hairpins.
4.2.5. 33" DECK LEVEL ADJUSTMENT
FRONT TO REAR - SECTOR PLATES
1. Remove hair pins and washers securing sector
plates to rear lift arms. See Figure 4.10.
FIGURE 4.10
2. Move sector plate as required to raise or lower deck.
NOTE: The deck should be set so that the rear of the deck
is 1/4" lower than the front. See Figure 4.11.
FIGURE 4.11
4.2.6. 33" DECK LEVEL ADJUSTMENT
FRONT TO REAR - FRONT LIFT ROD
If the sector plates are in their lowest setting and proper
level cannot be obtained, adjust the front lift rod as
follows:
1. Move deck lift lever to #5 position.
2. Place a 2 x 4 wooden block on edge under front
center of deck.
3. Place a 3 x 3 wooden block under rear center of
deck.
4. Remove hair pins and washers securing sector
plates. Lower rear of deck onto 3 x 3 block.
5. Remove hair pin and washer securing front lift rod
to front lift arm. See Figure 4.12.
FIGURE 4.12
6. Remove front lift rod and carefully rest front of deck
onto 2 x 4 block.
7. Loosen jam nut on front lift rod. See Figure 4.12.
8. Turn front lift rod hanger block until it can be
reinstalled into front lift arm without lifting deck.
9. Secure lift rod to lift arm with washer and hair pin.
10.
Place sector plates onto rear hanger brackets and
secure with washers and hair pins.
11.
Raise deck and remove wooden blocks.
12.
Repeat steps for front to rear level until levelness
is acquired.
SECTOR PLATES
HIGHEST
DECK
SETTING
REMOVE HAIR PIN &
WASHER
LOWEST DECK
SETTING
33” DECK SHOWN
FRONT
REAR
MEASURE FROM BLADE
TIPS TO FLOOR
X + 1/4”
FRONT LIFT ROD
WASHER
HAIR PIN
JAM
NUT
