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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

FRONT_TO-REAR ADJUSTMENT ( See Fig 26B)

Measure height, from level surface, of right side blade tips at front and rearof mower deck. Ifdistances are equalor not more than lib inch lower in front, no adiustment is neces- sary..

oIf adjustment is necessary, loosen front eccentric mounting screws and turn front adjustment eccentric clockwise or

counterclockwise as required. NOTE: When groove on eccentric is pointed straight forward, front of mower deck is at lowest point. Turn both eccentrics so grooves are pointing same direction (up or down).

If more adjustment is necessary, front of mower deck may be raised or lowered by relocating eccentric mounting screws in higher or lower position on mower deck mounting bracket.

eHold eccentric with a wrench while tightening eccentric mounting screws securely..

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Before making any mower deck height adjustments check air pressure in all four tires.. All tires must be properly inflated for mower deck height to be properly adiusted.. For recommended air pressure, see "Product Specifications" on page 3o

The main frame on the lawn tractor should be level across the front from left side to right side.. If main frame will not sit level, the two outstde axle mounting screws may be too tight. The two outside mounting screws must be loose enough to allow front axle to pivot, NOTE: Do Not loosen center mounting screw.

Place tractor on a level surface..

oPlace cutting height in lowest position (No. t see inset).

@Measure height of mower deck from bottom edge of left front corner to ground. Height should be t-3/4 inches, if adjustment is necessary, go to next step..

OLocate adjustment nut near left mower deck lift arm (see Fig. 27)°

OLoosen jam nut on adjustment rod

oTurn adjustment nut to obtain 1-3/4 inches. NOTE: Turn adjustment nut clockwise to raise mower deck or counteF clockwise to lower mower deck.

eRe-check measurement as outlined above.. If more adjustment is necessary, turn adjustment nut until height ol mower deck is 1-3/4 inches..

Tighten jam nut up against adjustment nut

Check and adjust level of mower deck as outlined in paragraph TO LEVEL MOWER .DECK.

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