SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
• Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until
both sides are equal.
FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 &
21)
IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side.
To obtain the best cutting results, the mower blades
should be adjusted so the front tip is 1/8" to 1/2"
lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its
highest position.
• Raise mower to highest position.
• Position blade so the tip is pointing straight
forward. Measure distance (8) to the ground at
front and rear tip of the blade. Fig. 20.
B
B
• If front tip of blade is not 16" to 12" lower than the
rear tip, go to the front of tractor
.
• With an 11/16” or adjustable wrench, loosen jam
nut A several turns to clear adjustment nut B.
• With a 3/4” or adjustable wrench, turn front lift
adjustment nut (B) clockwise (tighten) to raise the
front of mower, or, counterclockwise (loosen) to
lower the front mower. Fig. 21.
B
A
B
B
A
• Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until
front tip of blade is 1/8" to 12" lower than the rear
tip.
• Hold adjustment nut in position with wrench and
tighten jam nut securely against adjustment nut.
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE
BELT (See Fig. 22)
MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL
• Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking
brake.
• Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position.
• Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have
accumulated around mandrels and entire upper
deck surface.
• Remove belt from electric clutch pulley (M), both
mandrel pulleys (R) and all idler pulleys (V).
MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION
• Install belt around all mandrel pulleys (R) and
around idler pulleys (V) as shown.
• Install belt onto electric clutch pulley (M).
IMPORTANT:
• Raise attachment lift lever to highest position Fig.
22.
V
M
R
R
TO CHECK BRAKE
You may also check brake by:
• Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved
surface, depress brake pedal all the way down and
engage parking brake.
• Disengage transmission by placing freewheel
control in "transmission disengaged" position. Pull
freewheel control out and into the slot and release
so it is held in the disengaged position.
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
(See Fig. 23)
BELT REMOVAL -
NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and
.
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