9.Repeat 7 and 8 on the opposite side of the cutter deck.
10.Check the
Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope
Check the
mm)lower than the rear of the cutter deck, adjust the blade slope as follows:
1.Park the tractor on a level surface.
2.Disengage the blade control (PTO) and set the parking brake.
3.Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
4.Check and adjust the
5.Move the
6.Measure the length of the rod extending out of the front of the adjusting block on the sides of the chassis (Figure 61). If the rod length is not 5/8 inch (16 mm), remove the hairpin cotter and washer from the end of the rod (Figure 61) and turn the rod until it extends out 5/8 inch (16 mm).
8.Repeat 6 and 7 on the opposite side of the cutter deck.
9.Check the
Figure 62
1. Measure front center | 2. Measure rear center |
10.Slightly loosen the front pivot plate mounting bolts (Figure 63).
Figure 61
1. | Adjusting block | 3. | Hairpin cotter and washer |
2. | Long rod | 4. | Cutter Deck mount |
7.Install the end of the rod into the hole in the cutter deck mount and secure it with the washer and hairpin cotter.
Figure 63
1. Pivot mounting bolt | 2. Eyebolt locknut |
11.Rotate the locknuts on the eyebolts to change the adjustment (Figure 63).
Note: To raise the front of the cutter deck, tighten the eyebolt locknuts; to lower the front of the cutter deck, loosen the eyebolt locknuts.
12.After adjusting both of the eyebolt locknuts evenly, check the
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