18
S
ection
4 — S
ervice
Seat Adjustment
Refer to Attaching the Seat in page 8 for seat
adjustment instructions.
Parking Brake Adjustment
WARNING!
Never attempt to adjust
the brakes while the engine is
running. Always disengage PTO,
move shift lever into neutral
position, stop engine and remove
key to prevent unintended starting.
If the tractor does not come to a complete stop
when the brake pedal is completely depressed, or
if the tractor’s rear wheels can roll with the parking
brake applied, the brake is in need of adjustment.
See an authorized service dealer to have your
brakes properly adjusted.
Cutting Deck Removal
To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:
1.
Place the PTO lever in the disengaged (OFF)
position and engage the parking brake.
2.
Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever
into the bottom notch on the right fender.
3.
Remove the belt-keeper rod, from around
the tractor’s engine pulley, by removing the
self-tapping screw (A) that secures it. See
Figure 4-8.
A
B
C
Figure 4-8
NOTE:
Make a note what hole the other
end of the belt-keeper rod is inserted in for
reinstallation purposes.
4.
Remove the belt (C) from around the
tractor’s engine pulley and idler pulley(s).
See Figure 4-8.
5.
Looking at the cutting deck from the left
side of the tractor, locate the bow-tie pin
that secures the deck support rod on the
rear left side of the deck. See Figure 4-9.
Remove the bow-tie pin that secures the
deck support rod, and carefully remove the
deck support from the deck lift arm.
Figure 4-9
6.
Repeat step 5 on the tractor’s right side.
7.
Move the deck lift lever into the top notch
on the right fender to raise the deck lift arms
up and out of the way.
8.
Remove the bow-tie pin securing the deck
stabilizer rod to the deck. Slide the deck lift
rod from the mounting weldment on the
deck as seen in Figure 4-10.
Figure 4-10
9.
Carefully remove the PTO cable from the rear
of the cutting deck by removing the bow-tie
clip which secures it. Remove the spring from
the deck idler bracket. See Figure 4-11.
Figure 4-11
10.
Gently slide the cutting deck (from the left
side) out from underneath the tractor.
Tires
WARNING!
Never exceed the
maximum inflation pressure shown
on the sidewall of the tire.
The recommended operating tire pressure is:
•
Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires
•
Approximately 14 psi for the front tires
IMPORTANT:
Refer to the tire sidewall for exact
tire manufacturer’s recommended or maximum
psi. Do not overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could
cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly.
Cutting Blades
WARNING!
Shut the engine OFF and
remove the key before removing the
cutting blade(s) for sharpening or
replacement. Protect your hands by
using heavy gloves when grasping
the blade.
WARNING!
Periodically inspect the
blade spindles for cracks or damage,
especially if you strike a foreign
object. Replace immediately if
damaged.
The blades may be removed as follows:
1.
Remove the deck from beneath the tractor,
(refer to Cutting Deck Removal on page 18)
then gently flip the deck over to expose its
underside.
2.
Place a block of wood between the center
deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to
act as a stabilizer. See Figure 4-12.
3.
Remove the hex flange nut that secures the
blade to the spindle assembly. See Figure
4-12.
Figure 4-12
4.
To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove
equal amounts of metal from both ends of the
blades along the cutting edges, parallel to the
trailing edge, at a 25° to 30° angle.
