IMPORTANT: Never attempt to move the tractor manually without first engaging the hydrostatic relief valve. Doing so will result in serious damage to the tractor’s transmission.
On all models, the lamps turn OFF when the ignition key is moved to the STOP position.
Headlights
On some models, the lamps are ON whenever the tractor’s engine is running. On other models, the lamps are ON whenever the ignition key is moved out of the STOP position.
SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the operator’s manual.
Leveling the Deck
NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 24 for information regarding tire pressure.
Front To Rear
The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabilizer bar that can adjusted to level the deck from front to rear. The front of the deck should be between
•With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the deck lift lever in the top notch (highest position) and rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is parallel with the tractor.
•Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground.
•The first measurement taken should be between 1/4" and 3/8" less than the second measurement.
Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary.
•Locate the jam nut and lock nut found on the front side of the stabilizer bracket. See Figure 14. After loosening the jam nut:
Tighten the lock nut to raise the front of the deck; Loosen the lock nut to lower the front of the deck.
Figure 13
•Retighten the jam nut loosened earlier after proper adjustment is achieved.
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