•Replace the transmission panel and parking brake knob.

•Remove the blocks from under the frame and test the operation of the tractor.

Brake Adjustment

WARNING: Do not have the engine running when you adjust the brake.

Deck Leveling

If the tractor is cutting grass unevenly, level the deck following instructions in the Assembly Section.

Cutting Deck Engagement

The cutting deck engagement may be adjusted to ensure that deck is disengaged when lift lever is in BLADES STOP position. Correct adjustment as follows.

•With the engine off, place the lift lever in the highest cutting position (first position).

•Remove the cotter pin and flat washer which secure the disengagement rod to the stabilizer shaft assembly. See Figure 17.

Stabilizer Shaft

Disengagement Rod

Assembly

 

Flat Washer &

 

Hairpin Clip

38" Decks

 

 

 

 

Stabilizer Shaft

Disengagement Rod

Assembly

 

 

Flat Washer &

42” or 46”

Hairpin Clip

Decks

 

Figure 17

•Shorten the rod by threading it in, until the ferrule is against the back of the slot in the lift shaft assembly, and the rod lines up with the hole in the stabilizer shaft.

•For more belt tension, the disengagement rod must be lengthened. To decrease belt tension the disengagement rod must be shortened.

•Check the adjustment by placing the lift lever in the BLADES STOP position. The deck should move up and forward, allowing the belt to become loose.

Start and test for disengagement. Repeat procedure as necessary.

The brake is located by the right rear wheel inside the frame. The brake has been set at the factory to the proper clearance. During normal operation of this machine, the brakes are subject to wear and will require periodic examination and adjustment.

•To adjust the brake, adjust the nut so the brake starts to engage when the brake lever is 1/4" to 5/16" away from the axle housing. See Figure 18.

Brake Lever

Nut

Figure 18

Wheel Adjustment

(Units with Adjustable Tie Rod)

If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, or if either the tie rod and ferrule are being replaced due to damage or wear, the tie rod may need to be adjusted. To do so, proceed as follows:

•Place the steering wheel in position for straight ahead travel.

•In front of the pivot bar, measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note the distance.

•Behind the pivot bar, measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note the distance.

•The measurement taken in front of the pivot bar should be between 1/16” and 5/16” less than the measurement taken behind the pivot bar. If it is not, an adjustment is necessary. Proceed as follows.

•Locate the ferrule at the right end of the tie rod, just to the rear of the right, front tire of tractor. See Figure 19.

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