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5
Adjusting
Your Lawn
Tractor
Figure 5-2
Figure 5-1
WARNING
Never attempt to
make any adjust-
ments while the
engine is running,
except where speci-
fied in the operator’s
manual.
WARNING: Never attempt to make
any adjustments while the engine is
running, except where specified in the
operator’s manual.
Leveling the Deck
NOTE
: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before perform-
ing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to
Tires
on page
24 for information regarding tire pressure.
Front To Rear
The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabilizer
bar that can adjusted to level the deck from front to rear.
The front of the deck should be between 1/4-inch and
3/8-inch lower than the rear of the deck. Adjust if neces-
sary as follows:
1. With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place
the deck lift lever in the top notch (highest position)
and rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so
that it is parallel with the tractor.
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 1/4” and 3/8” less than the second
measurement. Determine the approximate distance
necessary for proper adjustment and proceed, if
necessary, to the next step.
3. Locate the jam nut and lock nut on the front side of
the stabilizer bracket. See Figure 5-1. After loosening
the jam nut:
Tighten the lock nut to raise the front of the deck;
Loosen the lock nut to lower the front of the deck.
4. Retighten the jam nut loosened earlier when proper
adjustment is achieved.
Side to Side
If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a
side to side adjustment can be performed. Adjust if
necessary as follows:
1. With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place
the deck lift lever in the top notch (highest position)
and rotate both blades so that they are perpendicular
with the tractor.
2. Measure the distance from the outside of the left
blade tip to the ground and the distance from the
outside of the right blade tip to the ground. Both
measurements taken should be equal. If they’re not,
proceed to the next step.
3. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex cap screw on
the left deck hanger bracket. See Figure 5-2.
4. Balance the deck by using a wrench to turn the
adjustment gear (found immediately behind the hex
cap screw just loosened) clockwise/up or coun-
terclockwise/down. The deck is properly balanced
when both blade tip measurements taken earlier are
equal.
5. Retighten the hex cap screw on the left deck hanger
bracket when proper adjustment is achieved.
Parking Brake Adjustment
WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the
brakes while the engine is running.
Always disengage PTO, move shift
lever into neutral position, stop engine
and remove key to prevent unintended
starting.
If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the
brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor’s
rear wheels can roll with the parking brake applied,
the brake is in need of adjustment. See an authorized
service dealer to have your brakes properly adjusted.
Seat Adjustment
Refer to the Set-Up section of this manual for seat
adjustment instructions.
Never attempt to
adjust the brakes
while the engine
is running. Always
disengage PTO, move
shift lever into neutral
position, stop engine
and remove key to
prevent unintended
starting.
