.the spring
is completely
(solid) compressed.
If the
'811owable inside movement between the totaLspring
coils is 118"(3.17 mm) or less, the spring should be
adjusted
by turning
the nut on the rodextending
through the spring.
The nut should be turned back,
allowing the spring to beextended.
4. After adjusting the nut, recheck the spring,
making
sure that there is 1/8" (3.17mm)or more spring travel
before the spring
is completely
compressed.
The
mower must be in the
highest
position
for this
adjustment.
5. It is important tocheck thebelt
occasionally to make
sure that
it has not become too loose.
Belts may
stretch or wear.
If the belt
h~s become loose,
the
tension can beincreased byadjusting
the nut on the
spring rod. The spring should becompressed.
Refer
to step 3andcheck to make sure the spring
is not
compressed too far.
FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
IN
THEIR PROPERSEQUENCE MAY RESULT IN SHORT
BELT LIFE.
BELT GUIDE
I~RIVEBELT
IDLER PULLEYS
FIGURE 13
REMOVING MOWER FROM
TRACTOR
1.
Adjust the rear rollers to the load position
and set
the mower on load position.
2.
Removethe mower
drive belt from the mower
drive
pulley, the two small
idler pulleys, andthe engine
pulley.
3A. On models
with hydraulic
lift or optional
electric
lift, proceed as follows:
a. Start theengine andraise the mower
slightly off
the ground.
Then shut
engine off.
BE SURE
ENGINE IS SHUT OFF BEFORE PERFORMING
STEP 6.
b. Release the front
hitch
latch
and lower the
mower
to the ground
at the same time
by
pushing
the
dydraulic
lift
lever forward
or
pushing the electric
lift switch down.
c. After the mower
touches the ground,
push the
lift linkage down todisengage
the front
hitch
10
latch fromthefront
hanger bar.
d. Slide the mower
to the rear
as far as possible,
rembving it from the lift
linkage.
3B. On models with the manual
implement lift handle,
proceed as follows:
a. Raise the lift
linkage slightly
andrelease the
hitch latch.
Releasethe implement
lift handle.
b. Releasethe hitch latch andpush the lift
linkage
down manually
todisengage the latch from the
front hanger bar.
.
4.
c. Slide the mower
to the rear
as far as possible,
removing it from the lift
linkage.
Raise lift
linkage clear from the
mower.
Slide
mower out from underneath tractor
insame manner
shown in Figure 12.
5.
After mower has been removed
fromthe tractor,
thoroughly
clean as described
under "Storage"
instructions.
LUBRICATION
SPRING
FIGURE 14
PIVOT POINTS
Use SAE No.
30 oil
to keep pivot
points
operating
smoothly.
Lubricate once eachseason,
or as required
to insure free operation.
IDLER PULLEYS & SPINDLE BEARINGS
These pulleys &bearings
have beenfactory
pre-sealed
and no lubrication
is required.
Grease the following
with front
wheel bearing grease:
A) Backside of
slot in quadrant.
B) Outside surface of
front roller brackets.
C) Bearing surface onmower
housing under idler arm.
(Lubricate when servicing
cutter drive belt.)
