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FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 17 and 18)
IMPORTANT:
DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE
FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY,
BE SURE TO AD JUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUAL LY SO
MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE.
To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should
be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2"
lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position.
Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis tance
“D” directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge
of mower housing as shown.
•
Before making any necessary adjustments, check that
both front links are equal in length.
• If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same
length as other link.
• To lower front of mower loosen nut “E” on both front
links an equal number of turns.
• When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than
rear, tighten nuts “F” against trunnion on both front links.
• To raise front of mower, loosen nut “F” from trunnion
on both front links. Tighten nut “E” on both front links
an equal number of turns. The two front links must
remain equal in length.
•
When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear,
tighten nut “F” against trunnion on both front links.
• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.
FIG. 15
FIG. 16
BOTTOM
EDGE OF
MOWER TO
GROUND
A
A
GROUND LINE
BOTTOM
EDGE OF
MOWER TO
GROUND
SUS PEN SION ARM
LIFT LINK
ADJUSTMENT NUT
FIG. 18
FIG. 17
“D”
“D”
MAN DREL
BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH
NUT “E”
TRUNNION
NUT “F”
FRONT LINKS
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 15 and 16)
• Raise mower to its highest position.
•
At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height
from bot tom edge of mower to ground. Distance “A”
on both sides of mower should be the same or within
1/4" of each other.
• If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one
side of mower only.
• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link ad just ment
nut on that side.
•
To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link ad just ment
nut on that side.
NOTE
: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mow er
height about 1/8".
• Recheck measurements after adjusting.
FIG. 19
TO CHECK BRAKE
If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest
speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved
surface, then brake must be serviced.
You may also check brake by:
1. Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface,
depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en-
gage parking brake.
2. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.
The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually
push the tractor forward. If the rear wheels rotate, then the
brake needs to be serviced. Contact a qualified service center.
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT
(See Fig. 19)
The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools.
Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.
BELT REMOVAL -
• Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE
MOW ER” in this section of manual).
• Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.
• Pull belt away from mower.
BELT INSTALLATION -
•
Work belt around both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.
• Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and in side all
belt guides.
• Install mower (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in this
section of manual).
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IDLER PUL LEYS
MANDREL
PULLEY
