Deck Spindle
Grease fittings on deck spindles are optional. If your unit is
equipped with grease fittings as shown in Fig. 6-4, lubricate with
251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium
grease. Using a grease gun, apply two strokes (minimum) or
sufficient grease to the spindle shaft.
Adjustments
WARNING!
Shut the engine off, remove the
ignition key and engage the parking brake before
making adjustments. Protect your hands by using
heavy gloves when handling the blades.
NOTE:
Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing
any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 25 for
information regarding tire pressure.
Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear)
The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabilizer bar that
can be 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 necessary as follows:
Park the tractor parked on a firm, level surface and place
1.
the deck lift lever in the top notch.
Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is
2.
parallel with the tractor.
Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the
3.
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.
Locate the nut (s) on the front side of the stabilizer bracket. See
Fig. 6-5
For units with 2 nuts:
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.
Retighten the jam nut loosened earlier when proper adjustment
is achieved.
For units with 1 nut:
Tighten the nut to raise the front of the
deck.
Figure 6-4
Figure 6-5
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