Toro 14AK81RK744 manual Making Adjustments, Leveling the Deck, Seat Adjustment, Front To Rear

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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 10.

•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.

Figure 10

•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 11.

Adjustment Gear

Hex Bolt

Figure 11

•Balance the deck by using a wrench to turn the adjustment gear (See Figure 11) 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 GT2200 & GT2300 Garden Tractors Table of Contents General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesSlope Operation Children General Service Keep Hands and Feet Away from Rotating Parts Safety LabelsInstructional Labels — Slope GaugeTools Required Attaching the Battery CablesGas and Oil Fill-up Attaching The Steering WheelTire Pressure Shipping Brace RemovalGauge Wheels Know Your Garden Tractor Drive Pedal Ignition Switch ModuleThrottle Control Choke ControlCruise Control Lever Electric PTO Blade Engage KnobParking Brake Lever Reverse Caution Mode Safety Interlock SystemOperating Your Garden Tractor Driving The Tractor Using the Deck Lift LeverStarting the Engine Stopping the EngineMoving The Tractor Manually Setting The Cruise ControlDriving On Slopes Engaging the Parking BrakeMowing Engaging the PTO BladesFront To Rear Making AdjustmentsSeat Adjustment Leveling the DeckSteering Adjustment Parking Brake AdjustmentChecking the Oil Level 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 FilterHydrostatic Transmission Cleaning the Engine And DeckFuel Filter Pivot Points & Linkage LubricationEngine Front WheelsCutting Blades ServiceTires FuseCharging BatteryCutting Deck Removal Jump StartingChanging the Deck Belt Electric PTO Clutch OFF-SEASON Storage Maintenance Chart Trouble Possible Causes Corrective Action TroubleshootingHydrostatic Transmission SpecificationsPage MANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage Toro Company

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