TOLEVELMOWERHOUSING
Adjustthemowerwhiletractorisparked onlevelgroundordrivewayMakesure. tiresareproperlyinflated(See=PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). If tires are over or under'inflated,you will not propedy adjust your mower.
SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT
•Raise mower to its highest position.
•At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance "A"on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other.
•If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only.
•To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side.
•To lower one side of mower, loosen lift
link adjustment nut on that side. NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8".
•Recheck measurements after adjust- ing.
BottomEdge of | BottomEdgeof |
Mowerto Ground | Mowerto Ground |
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A_SUspensi°n
Lift Link
Adjustment
Nut
•Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front links are equal in length.
•If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link.
•To lower front of mower loosen nut "E"
on both front links an equal number of turns.
•When distance "D"is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front links.
•To raise front of mower, loosen nut =F" from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut "E" on bothfront linksan equal number of turns.
•When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower
at front than rear, tighten nut "F" against trunnion on both front links.
•Recheck
==oo Mandrel
BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL
IN LENGTH
Nut "E"
Nut
FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT
IMPORTANT: Deck must be level
side.If the following
front linksequally so mower will stay level
To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should he adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position.
Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure distance "D" directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown.
Front Plate | Trunnion |
Assembly |
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TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT
MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL
1.Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake.
2.Lower mower to its lowest position.
3.Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket.
•LCAUTION: Rod is spring loaded. Have a firm grip on rod an release slowly.
4.Remove screws from R.H. mandrel cover and remove cover.
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