Toro 14AQ81RP544, 14AK81RK544 manual Making Adjustments, Leveling the Deck, Seat Adjustment

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SECTION 8: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

SECTION 8: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running,

Leveling the Deck

NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 26 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 necessary as follows:

•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.

•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.

•From the front of the tractor, loosen the outermost hex lock nut on the end of the deck hanger rod. See Figure 9.

•Tighten the inner hex nut front against the front hanger bracket to raise the front of the deck; loosen the hex nut to lower the front of the deck. See Figure 9.

Figure 9

•Retighten the two lock nuts against the inner hex nuts 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:

•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.

•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.

•Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on the left deck hanger bracket. See Figure 10.

Adjustment Gear

Hex Bolt

Figure 10

•Balance the deck by using a wrench to turn the adjustment gear (See Figure 10) up or down.

•The deck is properly balanced when both blade tip measurements taken earlier are equal.

•Retighten the hex bolt on the left deck hanger bracket when proper adjustment is achieved.

Seat Adjustment

WARNING: Before operating this machine, make sure the seat is engaged in the seat stop. Stand behind the machine and pull back on seat until fully engaged into stop.

To adjust the position of the seat, move the lever to the left and slide the seat forward or rearward. Make sure seat is locked into position before operating the tractor.

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Contents Model No. 14AQ81RP744 Model No. 14AK81RK744 ManualOperator’sForm No GT2200 & GT2300 Garden TractorsCUSTOMER SUPPORT TABLE OF CONTENTSContent FINDING MODEL NUMBERCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning SECTION 1 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICESGENERAL OPERATION DO NOT SLOPE OPERATIONSAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE SERVICECHILDREN TOWINGGENERAL SERVICE DANGER SECTION 2 SAFETY LABELSASSEMBLE CHUTE DEFLECTOR TO THIS UNIT BEFORE OPERATING READ OPERATORS MANUAL. KEEP SAFETY DEVICES IN PLACE AND WORKINGSLOW SECTION 3 INSTRUCTIONAL LABELSSECTION 4 SLOPE GAUGE Tire Pressure Attaching the Battery CablesSECTION 5 TRACTOR SET-UP Gas and Oil Fill-upRoller Model GT2300 Gauge WheelsSetting the Gauge Wheels and Roller D E F SECTION 6 KNOW YOUR GARDEN TRACTORI J K L Choke Control Ignition Switch ModuleSeat Adjustment Lever Throttle ControlCruise Control Lever Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour MeterBattery Electric PTO Blade Engage KnobTo use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE Safety Interlock SystemSECTION 7 OPERATING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR Reverse Caution ModeDriving The Tractor Using the Deck Lift LeverStarting the Engine Stopping the EngineMoving The Tractor Manually Setting The Cruise ControlDriving On Slopes Engaging the Parking BrakeTop View Engaging the PTO BladesMowing Front ViewFront To Rear SECTION 8 MAKING ADJUSTMENTSSeat Adjustment Leveling the DeckSteering Adjustment Parking Brake AdjustmentChecking the Oil Level SECTION 9 MAINTAINING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOREngine Engine OilRe-filling the Crankcase with Oil Changing the Engine OilDraining the Oil Changing the Oil FilterSpark Plugs PrecleanerService Paper Element Air FilterDeck Wash System Model GT2300 Only Cleaning the Engine And DeckHydrostatic Transmission Fuel FilterPivot Points & Linkage LubricationEngine Front WheelsCutting Blades SECTION 10 SERVICETires FuseJump Starting BatteryCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning Battery Cutting Deck RemovalIdler Bracket Changing the Deck BeltBelt Guard Pivoting Idler PulleyIdler Pulleys Electric PTO ClutchSECTION 11 OFF-SEASON STORAGE SECTION 12 MAINTENANCE CHART Corrective Action SECTION 13 TROUBLESHOOTINGTrouble Possible CausesGT2300 SECTION 14 SPECIFICATIONSDimensions GT2200Page OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGEIn the U.S.A. or Canada MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FORLAWN & GARDEN TRACTORS The Toro Company
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