j)Recheck that blocks fit just snugly under the deck skirt and that the tension on all the chains are approximately equal. Make sure all chain attachment bolts are tight.
k)Raise deck lift lever to the 4.5” cutting height position (also transport position, See Fig 5. Adjust spring compression until proper distance is obtained between the two washers (See Fig 7) by turning the nut at the front of each spring. Lock nuts in position with jam nuts.
l)Reposition
NOTE: When above adjustments have been made, the front of the deck will be slightly lower than the rear of the deck.
5.2.3Pump Drive Belt Tension.
Self-tensioning - No adjustment necessary.
5.2.4Deck Belt Tension.
5.2.5Adjust Seat Switch.
a)If necessary, adjust the seat actuator rod length to where the machine will shut off when the operator raises off the seat (with brake disengaged or blade switch engaged) but will continue to run with operator in seat (a slight shift in weight should not shut machine off). Normal adjustment is when length of spring is 2.09” (with seat up).
NOTE: To prevent rough ground
b)To adjust seat switch, loosen locknut on bottom of the actuator rod (5/16 x 7” bolt) and adjust the nuts to move the actuator plate up or down on the rod.
5.2.6Brake Link Adjustment.
Check to make sure brake is adjusted properly.
a)Disengage brake lever (lever down).
b)Measure the length of the spring. Measurement should be 2.75” between washers (see Fig 8).
c)If adjustment is necessary, tighten the lock nut directly below the yoke and loosen the two nuts jammed together below the spring. Turn the nut directly below the washer until the correct measurement is obtained. Tighten the two jam nuts below the spring together and repeat on opposite side of unit.
FIG. 8
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
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