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Figure 60
1. Traction adjustment cam
Engine must be running so final adjustment of the
traction adjustment cam can be performed.
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To avoid possible personal injury, keep hands,
feet, face and other parts of the body away from
the muffler, other hot parts of the engine, and
other rotating parts.
Warning
4.
Start engine and rotate cam hex in either direction until
wheel ceases rotation.
5.
Tighten locknut securing adjustment.
6.
Stop the engine and release the right brake. Remove
jack stands and lower the machine to the shop floor.
Test drive the machine to make sure it does not creep.
Adjusting the Cutting Unit Drop
Rate
The cutting unit lift circuit is equipped with (3) adjustable
valves used to ensure the cutting units do not drop too
quickly and damage the turf. Adjust cutting units as
follows:
Adjusting the Center Cutting Unit
1.
Locate valve behind access panel above operator’s
platform (Fig. 61).
2.
Loosen setscrew on valve and rotate valve
approximately 1/2 turn clockwise.
3.
Verify drop rate adjustment by raising and lowering
cutting unit several times. Readjust as required.
4.
After desired drop rate is attained, tighten setscrew to
lock adjustment.
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Figure 61
1. Center cutting unit adjustment valve
Adjusting the Outside Front Cutting Units
1.
Locate valve on right side of lift block (Fig. 62).
2.
Loosen setscrew on valve. Rotate valve 1/2 turn
clockwise.
3.
Verify drop rate adjustment by raising and lowering
cutting units several times. Readjust as required.
4.
After desired drop rate is attained, tighten set screw to
lock adjustment.
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Figure 62
1. Outside front cutting unit adjustment valve
Adjusting the Rear Cutting Units
1.
Raise hood and locate valve in center of machine
behind engine (Fig. 63).
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