Ferris Industries 5900644, 5900645 Deck Leveling Adjustment, Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair

Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair

7.Refer to Figure 23. To adjust the lift rods the 1/2-20 steel clevises (A, Figure 23) will need to be adjusted. Loosen the 1/2-20 jam nut (B) that tightens against the clevis. Remove the cotter pin (C), and the clevis pin (D) that are connected to the rear deck lift rod (E). Turn the clevis to adjust the length of the rod. Reinstall the clevis pin and the hair pin. Tighten the 1/2-20 jam nut. Measure and record the distance between the lift pivots and the rod pivots. Repeat this process until the measurements are equal.

Measure

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First

C

D

E

A

B

Figure 23. Lift Rod Clevis Adjustment

A.Clevis, 1/2-20

B.1/2-20 Jam Nut

C.Cotter Pin

D.Clevis Pin

E.Rear Deck Lift Rod

Figure 22. Measure and Adjust Deck Lift Rod

Timing

DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: Before adjusting the deck level, the deck lift rod timing must be checked and/or adjusted.

1.Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, engage the parking brake, and remove the key from the ignition. Rear

tires must be inflated to 15 psi (103 kPa);

2.Crank the deck height adjustment handle so that the rear deck lift rod lever (A, Figure 21) is straight up and down. This is the middle height

adjustment. Figure 24. 2x4 Position

3.Place 2 x 4 blocks under each corner of the mower deck with the 3-1/2” sides being vertical. See Figure 24.

4.Adjust the front 3-link hanger chain bolt to the top of the slot on the deck and tighten. Adjust the rear 5-link hanger chain bolt to the bottom of the slot on the rear of the deck and tighten.

5.Remove the blocks from under the deck.

WARNING

Mower blades are sharp. For your personal safety, do not handle mower blades with bare hands. Careless or improper handling of blades may result in serious injury or death.

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Figure 25. Measuring the Blade Height

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