SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
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NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension arms (A) are pointing forward before sliding mower under tractor.
•Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under tractor.
•ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside of tractor chassis and secure with washer and retainer spring.
•Repeat on opposite side of tractor.
A
B
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•ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin on rear mower bracket (D) and secure with washer and retainer spring.
•Repeat on opposite side of tractor.
C
D
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•Turn steering wheel to position wheels straight for- ward.
•ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of trac- tor. Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket (F) and secure with retainer spring (G) through hole in link located behind the bracket.
•Insert other end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket
(H) and secure with washer and retainer spring (J).
EH J
F
G
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•Disengage belt tension rod (K) from locking bracket
(L).
•Install belt onto engine clutch pulley (M).
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves.
M
FIG. 21
•Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking bracket (L).
CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly.
•Raise attachment lift lever to highest position.
•If necessary, adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual.
TO LEVEL MOWER
Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on tires. If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly.
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