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Section 4 – ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and components sufficient time to cool.

4.2.4.MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) FRONT-To-REAR (42” Decks)

1.Remove hair pins and washers securing sector plates to rear lift arms. See Figure 4.3.

SECTOR PLATES

HIGHEST DECK

 

LOWEST DECK

SETTING

 

SETTING

 

 

 

 

 

 

REMOVE HAIR PIN & WASHER

FIGURE 4.3

2.Move sector plate as required to raise or lower the rear of deck.

NOTE: The deck should be set so that the rear of the deck is 1/4” lower than the front.

3.If the sector plates are in their lowest setting and proper level cannot be obtained, adjust the front lift rod as follows:

4.Move deck lift lever to #5 position.

5.Place a 2 x 4 wooden block on edge under front center of deck.

6.Place a 3 x 3 wooden block under rear center of deck.

7.Remove hair pins and washers securing sector plates. Lower rear of deck onto 3 x 3 block.

8.Remove hair pin and washer securing front lift cable to front lift arm. See Figure 4.4.

 

CLEVIS

HAIR PIN

PIN

WASHER

 

JAM NUT

FRONT LIFT CABLE

FRONT LIFT ROD

HANGER

FRONT LIFT ROD

FIGURE 4.4

9.Remove front lift cable and rest front of deck onto

2x 4 block.

10.Loosen jam nut on front lift cable. See Figure 4.4.

11.Rotate front lift cable until it can be reinstalled into front lift arm without lifting deck.

12.Secure lift cable to lift arm with washer and hair pin. Secure jam nut.

13.Reinstall sector plates onto rear hanger brackets and secure with washers and hair pins.

14.Raise deck and remove wooden blocks.

15.Repeat steps for front to rear level until levelness is acquired.

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Contents 160 Model Number ExplanationImportant Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Components Controls FamiliarizationOPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment Front to Rear Adjustment PRE-START ChecklistStarting & Operation Starting Engine Starting Wheel Drive Starting & OperationStarting Mower Blade Stopping ENGINE, BLADE, Wheel Drive 2.4.1. Stopping EngineCutting Height Adjustment Setting Park BrakeStopping Stopping Mower Blades Releasing Park BrakeRolling Tractor with Engine OFF 2.6.1. Rolling Hydro Models Reverse Lockout Mechanism Override Reverse Lockout MechanismIntroduction Service After First 5 HoursChange Engine OIL Check Blade BrakeSevice Every 25 Operating Hours Check Engine Check Deck Drive BeltSingle Cylinder Engine Type Twin Cylinder Engine Type Mower ComponentsSteering Sector Gear Tractor Lubrication From Previous Clutch/Brake PivotSteering Shaft Steering Drag LinkEngine Annually END of Each SeasonFuel Filter Spark Plug Hydrostatic Transmission OILBlade Brake Adjustment Engine Adjustments & RepairBlade Belt Adjustment Mower Deck Adjustment Levelness 1. SIDE-To-SIDE 42 DecksClevis TOP View of Deck Mower Deck Adjustment Levelness SIDE-To-SIDE 48 DecksFront To Rear Mower Deck Adjustment LevelnessShifter Adjustment Tractor Drive Components Brake AdjustmentSteering Adjustment Mower Blade Service Standard Blade Wear Limits Traction Drive Belt AdjustmentNinja Blade Sharpening Ninja Blade Wear LimitsStandard Blade Sharpening Mower Blade Replacement Deck Shown Traction Drive Belt ReplacementMower Deck Removal View from Underneath Tractor Traction drive belt replacementBell Crank Adjustment & Repair Tension Idler Spring Remove Spring from TOP View Mower Deck Battery Installation Battery Battery RemovalBattery Service Battery StorageNEW Battery Preparation Battery TestingRemove NUT Remove Belt from Spindle Remove Blade Bolt Available AccessoriesLT160H42GBV LT180H48GBV2 LT160H42GBV2Electrical System Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Troubleshooting GuideTroubleshooting Guide LT160H42FBV NinjaDisclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Service Notes Lawn Tractor Hydrostatic Drive Electric Clutch Series G

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