Assembly
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6.
To adjust front-to rear blade level loosen the jam
nut on both front adjustable links. (Fig. 11).
Note:
48” mower has two adjustable links.
Adjust one side first, then snug up the
other side to same height-of-cut.
7.
Rotate the bolt on each front adjustable link to
change front-to rear blade level (Fig. 11).
Note:
To raise the front of the mower,
shorten the adjustable link by turning
bolt clockwise.
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Figure 11
1.
Adjustable link
2.
Jam nut
3.
Bolt
8.
When front-to-rear slope is correct, tighten jam
nuts. Recheck side-to-side mower level; refer to
Side-to-Side Mower Leveling, page 7.
Removing the Mower
1.
Park the tractor on a flat surface, disengage the
power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and
turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the
engine. Remove the ignition key.
2.
Raise attachment lift, turn Dial-a-Height knob
counterclockwise, all the way, and lower the
attachment lift lever to the mounting position;
refer to tractor Operator’s Manual.
3.
Rotate tension lever counterclockwise to relax
the idler pulley spring, then remove the mower
drive belt from engine drive pulley.
4.
Remove (2) 2–9/16” hairpin cotters and (2) 1/2”
washers from front adjustable links and remove
from front lift arm (Fig. 12).
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2
3
Figure 12
1.
Adjustable link
2.
Washer
3.
Hairpin cotter
5.
Remove 2–9/16” hairpin cotter and 1/2” washer
from rear link and remove from attachment lift
(Fig. 13).
6.
Remove (2) 3–3/8” hairpin cotters and (2) 3/4”
washers from rear lift arms (Fig. 13).
7.
Slide deck right, off rear lift arms (Fig. 14).
