Ferris Industries 5900621 manual Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service, Deck Leveling Adjustment

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 and engage the parking brake. Rear tires must be inflated to 18 psi (1,24 bar); front tires to 25 psi (1,72 bar).

2.Install the cutting height adjustment pin in the 4” (10,2 cm) position. See Figure 42.

3.Place 2 x 4 blocks under each corner of the mower deck with the 3-1/2” sides being vertical. Place a 1/4” (0,64 cm) thick spacer on top of the rear 2 x 4 blocks. See Figure 43.

4.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 44.

5.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 in the slots until the chains are tight and tighten the nuts. See Figure 44.

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

Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service

Figure 42. Deck Height Pin Position

Figure 43. 2 x 4 Locations

Figure 44. Deck Level Adjustment

Troubleshooting

DECK LIFT SPRING

The deck lift springs (A, Figure 45) are factory set to provide optimal lifting performance.

Although it is fastened with an adjustable anchor, this is NOT AN ADJUSTMENT POINT.

DO NOT attempt to adjust the spring length or lifting performance will be compromised.

A

Figure 45. Deck Lift Spring Location

A. Deck Lift Spring

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