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S
ection
4 — P
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2.
Measure the distance from the front of
the blade tip to the ground and the rear
of the blade tip to the ground. The first
measurement taken should be between
0” (level) and 1/4” less than the second
measurement. Determine the approximate
distance necessary for proper adjustment
and proceed, if necessary, to the next step.
3.
Locate the flange lock nut (a) on the front
end of the PTO lift rod (b). See Figure 4-2.
(a)
(b)
Figure 4-2
•
Tighten the flange lock nut (a) to
raise the front of the deck.
•
Loosen the flange lock nut (a) to
lower the front of the deck.
Tires
Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for more
information regarding tire pressure.
Service
Cutting Deck Removal
To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:
1.
Remove power key and engage the parking
brake.
2.
Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever
into the lowest (#1) position on the right
fender.
3.
Remove the bow-tie cotter pin (a) and flat
washer (b) from the deck lift assembly, and
retain for reinstallation later. See Figure 4-3.
(a)
(b)
Figure 4-3
4.
Disconnect the deck motor(s) from the
adapters on the right, underside of the
rider. Rotate the larger connector (a) 1/4-turn
counterclockwise and pull down. Repeat the
procedure with the smaller connector (b).
See Figure 4-4.
(a)
(b)
Figure 4-4
Note: Always disconnect the larger connector
first.
5.
Remove the remaining bow-tie cotter pins (a)
securing the deck to the rider, as shown in
Figure 4-5.
(a)
(a)
Figure 4-5
6.
Unplug the wire connector (a) from the safety
switch (b) at the rear of the chute opening.
See Figure 4-6.
(a)
(b)
Figure 4-6
7.
Move the deck lift lever into the highest
(#5) position on the right fender to raise the
deck lift arms up and out of the way.
8.
Gently slide the cutting deck (from the left
side) out from underneath the rider.
Cutting Deck Installation
1.
Raise the deck lift lever into the highest (#5)
position on the right fender to move the
deck lift arms out of the way.
2.
Gently slide the cutting deck (from the left
side) back under the rider.
3.
Plug the wire connector (a) into the safety
switch (b) at the rear of the chute opening.
See Figure 4-6.
Note: Be sure to securely reconnect the wire
connector to the safety switch in Figure 4-6,
you rider will not start or operate without
the safety switch properly connected.
4.
Lower the deck lift lever to the lowest (#1)
position.
5.
Secure the deck to the deck lift arms using
two bow-tie cotter pins. See Figure 4-5.
Note: The bow-tie cotter pins (a) should be
installed from the top down.
6.
Reconnect the deck motors to the adapters
on the right, underside of the rider. Always
connect the larger connector first and then
the smaller connector. See Figure 4-4.
Note: When reconnecting the deck motors,
you must be sure that the connections are
secure. Push up on the sleeves around the
connectors and rotate clockwise until you
feel the detent position indicating a secure
connection.
Blade(s)
WARNING
Shut the rider off, engage parking brake and remove power
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(s) and/or spindle for cracks or
damage, especially after you’ve struck a foreign object. Do not
operate the machine until damaged components are replaced.
CAUTION
If the cutting edge of the blade(s) has previously been
sharpened, or if any metal separation is present, replace
the blade(s).
The blade(s) may be removed as follows.
Note: It may be easier to change the blade(s)
by first removing the deck from beneath the
rider, (refer to Cutting Deck Removal earlier
in this section) then gently flip the deck
over to expose its underside. It is possible
to change the blade(s), however, with the
deck still attached to the rider. If attempting
to change the blade(s) with the deck still
installed on the rider, first move the deck lift
lever to its highest (#5) position.
1.
Remove the mulch plug, deck chute or
bagging chute, if equipped, exposing the
deck chute opening.
