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13. Ensure that both rods extend 5/8 in. (16 mm) beyond
the adjustment block (Fig. 44).
6
1
4
5
3
1805
5/8 in.
(16 mm)
2
Figure 44
1.
Rod
2.
Adjusting block
3.
Hairpin cotter and thick
washer
4.
Leveling bracket
5.
Mower mount
6.
Hairpin cotter and thin
washer
14. Slide the end of the long rod through the hole in the
mower mount (Fig. 44).
15. Install the thin washer and hairpin cotter to secure the
rod in place.
16. Mount the slotted mower leveling bracket onto the pin
on the mower mount (Fig. 44).
17. Install the thick washer and hairpin cotter to secure the
mower.
18. Repeat steps 14 through 17 on the opposite side of the
mower.
19. Look under the tractor and take down the blade control
(PTO) cable nested inside the frame rail.
20. Thread the first jam nut onto the blade control (PTO)
cable all the way.
21. Route the cable through the slot in the deck bracket and
thread the second jam nut onto the cable (Fig. 45).
1801
1
5
2
5
4
6
3
Figure 45
1.
Blade control (PTO) cable
2.
Mounting bracket slot
3.
Cable Z end
4.
Idler arm
5.
Jam nut
6.
3-1/2 in. (89 mm)
engaged
22. Hook the Z end of the blade control (PTO) cable into
the bellcrank arm (Fig. 45).
23. Engage the blade control (PTO) lever.
24. Measure the distance between the Z end of the cable
and the mounting bracket (Fig. 45).
25. Adjust the jam nuts until you obtain a 3-1/2 in. (89 mm)
(Fig. 45).
26. Tighten the jam nuts securely, replace the rubber boot,
and disengage the blades (PTO).
27. Ensure that the blade brake pads contact the pulleys, the
actuating rods are loose when the blades (PTO) are
disengaged, and the brake pads are away from the
pulleys when the blades (PTO) are engaged. See
Adjusting the Blade Brakes on page 36.
28. Move the height-of-cut lever into the D notch to make it
easier to install the height-of-cut lift assist spring.
