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e) Set anti-scalp rollers to top holes or remove them completely for this adjustment.
f) Raise the deck to the highest lock position and take as much force as possible off of the two large
deck lift springs by loosening the nuts at the front of each spring. See Figure 8.
FIG 8
g) Lower the deck to the 1-1/2” (3.8cm) height position. Place two 1-5/16 (3.3cm) thick blocks under
the rear edge of cutting deck skirt; one on each side of the cutting deck. Place a 2.7cm block under
the center front edge, but not under the anti-scalp roller brackets.
h) Recheck that blocks fit just snugly under the deck skirt and that the tension on all the chains are
approximately equal. Make sure all chain attachment bolts are tight.
i) Raise deck lift lever to the highest lock position. Adjust spring compression turning the nut at the
front of each spring
. NORMALLY
the length of the spring should be adjusted to 280mm.
j) Reposition anti-scalp rollers and tighten securely.
NOTE: When above adjustments have been made, the front of the deck will be slightly lower
than the rear of the deck, approximately 6mm.
5.2.3 Pump Drive Belt Tension.
Self-tensioning- No adjustment necessary.
5.2.4 Deck Belt Tension.
Self-tensioning- No adjustment necessary.
5.2.5 Adjust Seat Switch.
If necessary, adjust the seat actuator rod length to where the machine will shut off when the operator
raises off the seat (with brake disengaged or PTO engaged) but will continue to run with operator
in seat. Normal adjustment is when length of spring is 4.5cm.
NOTE: To prevent rough ground cut-outs the unit is equipped with a time delayed seat switch. When
the operator raises off the seat with either the brake disengaged or the PTO engaged, the engine
should stop after4-5 second has elapsed.
5.2.6 Brake Link Adjustment.
Check to make sure brake is adjusted properly.
a) Disengage brake lever (lever down).
