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j) On lef t side, adjust front swivel using the locking nut behind the swivel until
the f r ont chain is tight and all slack is removed from linkage. Do not lift
fr ont of deck off 1- 1/8” (2.9 cm ) block. Secure front swivel using locking
nut in f r ont of swivel. Repeat for rig ht side.
FIGURE 11
SWIVEL ADJUSTMENT
SPRING CO MPRESSION ADJUSTMENT
k) Recheck that blocks f it just snugly under the deck skir t and that the tension
on all the chains are approximat ely equal. Make sure all chain attachment
bolts are tight.
l) Raise deck lift lever to t he 4. 5” (11.4 cm) cut ting height position (also
transport position, See Figur e 9. Adjust spring com pr e ssion unt il pr oper
distance is obtained between the two washers (See Figure 11) by tur ning
the nut at t he front of each spring. Lock nuts in posit ion with jam nut s.
m) Reposition anti-scalp r o ller s and tighten secur ely.
NOTE: When above adjustments have been made, the front of
the deck w ill be slightly lower than the rear of the deck.
5.2.3 Pump Drive Belt T ension .
Self-tensioning - No adjustment necessary.
5.2.4 Deck Belt Tension.
Self-tensioning - No adjustment necessary.
5.2.5 Adjust Seat Switch.
a) If necessar y, adj ust the seat actuat or rod lengt h t o where the m achine will
shut of f when the operator r aises off the seat (with brake di sengaged or
PTO engaged) but will continue to run with operator in seat ( a slight shift in
weight should not shut m achine off). Norm al adjustment is when lengt h of
spring is 2.09” ( 5.3 cm ) (with seat up) .
NOTE: To prevent rough ground cut- out s t he unit is equipped wi th a
time delayed seat sw itch. When the operator rai ses of f the seat with
either the brake di sengaged or t he PTO engaged, the engine should
stop after 1/ 2 second has el apsed.
b) To adjust seat switch, loosen lock nut on bott om of the act uat or r od ( 5/16 x 7”
bolt) and adjust the nuts to move the act uat or plate up or down on the rod.
5.2.6 Brake Link Adjustm ent .
Check to m ake sure brake is adjusted pr oper ly.
a) Disengage brake lever (lever down).