5.See Figure 46. Measure the distance between the rear lift pivots and the suspension-mounted lift pivots. Add or remove 5/8” SAE washers from in between the deck lift rod and the lift link until measurements are equal.

Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service

Add / Remove 5/8" SAE Washers

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6.Adjust the front eyebolts until the chains are tight and the deck is still resting on the 2 x 4’s. Tighten jam nuts. See Figure 47.

7.Loosen the nuts and allow the rear of the deck to rest on the 2 x 4’s and 1/4” spacers. Slide the chains down in the slots until the chains are tight and tight- en the nuts. See Figure 47.

8.Remove all 2 x 4 blocks and spacers from under the mower deck.

9.With the deck height adjustments complete and cut- ting height still set at 4", adjust the deck lift spring to a compressed length of 12" (30,5cm). Be sure to measure the spring only. Adjust the length of the deck lift spring by tightening or loosening the (2) 5/8” hex nuts that are closest to the spacer at the front end of the spring (see Figure 47). After adjustment is made, tighten these two nuts together. Perform this step to both springs.

Figure 46. Lift Rod Adjustment

12" 30,5cm

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Figure 47. Deck Level & Spring Length Adjustment

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