Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service

PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

 

1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, block the

B

front wheels, remove the ignition key, and engage

 

the parking brake.

 

2. Jack up the rear of the machine and secure with

A

jackstands. Remove both drive tires.

 

3. With the parking brake engaged, measure the

 

compressed spring length (see Figure 36). The

 

spring should be 2-1/8” - 2-1/4” (5,4 - 5,7 cm) long

 

when compressed.

 

4. If the spring does not measure 2-1/8” - 2-1/4” (5,4

 

- 5,7 cm), release the parking brake and turn the

 

adjustment nut (B) to adjust the spring length

 

5. Engage the parking brake and remeasure the

 

spring length. Continue to adjust the nut as

 

required.

 

CAUTION

Figure 36. Parking Brake Adjustment

Do not adjust the spring to be shorter than

A. Brake Spring

B. Adjustment Nut

2-1/8” (5,4 cm) when compressed. This may

 

damage the brake caliper.

 

6.With the parking brake engaged, adjust the set collar position until 3/16” (4,7 mm) gap is measured between the set collar and brake link.

7.Reinstall the drive tires. Torque the lug bolts to 85-95 ft/lbs. (115-129 Nm). Remove the jackstands from under the machine.

MOWING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 37) controls the mower cutting height. The cutting height is adjustable between 1-1/2” (3,8 cm) and 6” (15,2 cm) in 1/4” (0,64 cm) increments.

1.Depress the deck lift foot pedal (B, Figure 35) until it locks into the 6” (15,2 cm) position.

2.Place the cutting height adjustment pin in the desired cutting height.

3.Depress the deck lift foot pedal then push the lock lever (C) towards the right to release the lock.

4.Release the deck lift foot pedal until it comes to rest against the cutting height adjustment pin.

B

A

C

Figure 37. Mowing Height Adjustment

A.Cutting Height Adjustment Pin

B.Deck Lift Foot Pedal

C.Deck Lift Lock lever

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