SECTION 7: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running,
Seat Adjustment
To adjust the position of the seat, loosen the two knobs on the bottom of the seat. See Figure 9. Slide the seat forward or rearward as desired. Retighten the two knobs.
Knobs |
Figure 9
Leveling the Deck
NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 23 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
•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 10 or Figure 11.
•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 10 or Figure 11.
LX 420 |
Figure 10
LX 460 |
Figure 11
•Retighten the two lock nuts against the inner hex nuts when proper adjustment is achieved.
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