NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3/16".

•Recheck measurements after adjust- ing.

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-

side. If the following front-to-back adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust

both front links equally so mower will stay level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so 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 sLdeof tractor. Measure distance "F" directly in front of and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown.

•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 housing, loosen nut "G" on both front links an equal number of turns.

•When distance "F" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower

at front than rear, tighten nut "H" against trunnion on both front links.

•To raise front of mower housing, loosen nut "H" from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut "G" on both front links an equal number of turns.

•When distance "F is 1/8" to 1/2" lower

at front than rear, tighten nut "H" against trunnion on both front links.

NOTE: Each full turn of nut "G" will change dim. "F" by approximately 3/8".

•Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Bottom Edge of

Bottom Edge of

M_rA____toGround

Mower toiround

BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL

IN LENGTH

-Nut "G"

Front Plate Trunnion

Assernbly

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

1.Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake.

2.Remove screws from L.H. mandrel cover end remove cover.

3.Roll belt over the top of L.H. mandrel pulley.

4.Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

5.Remove belt from idler pulleys.

6.Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.

7.Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely.

8.Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and bolt in mower housing.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

9.Install belt in both idlers. Make sure

belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers as shown.

10.Install new belt onto electric clutch

pulley.

11.Roll belt into upper groove of L.H. mandrel pulley.

12.Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the grooves correctly and inside belt keepers.

13.Reassemble L.H. mandrel cover.

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917.27499 specifications

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