SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
•To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side.
•To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side.
NOTE: Three full turns of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8".
•Recheck measurements after adjusting.
SUSPENSION ARM
LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT
FIG. 19
FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21)
IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL
To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position.
Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure distance “D” directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown.
•Before making any necessary adjustments, check that both front links are equal in length. Both links should be approximately
•If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link.
•To lower front of mower loosen nut “E” on both front links an equal number of turns.
•When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nuts “F” against trunnion on both front links.
•To raise front of mower, loosen nut “F” from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut “E” on both front links an equal number of turns.
•When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut “F” against trunnion on both front links.
•Recheck
MANDREL
"D" | "D" |
FIG. 20
BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH
NUT "E"
NUT "F"
TRUNNION
FRONT LINKS
FIG. 21
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 22)
The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.
BELT REMOVAL -
•Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of this manual).
•Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.
•Pull belt away from mower.
BELT INSTALLATION -
•Install new belt in reverse order of removal.
•Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides.
•Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.
MANDREL PULLEY IDLER PULLEYS
MANDREL
PULLEY
FIG. 22
TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 23)
Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle.
If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.
•Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.
•Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut “A” on brake rod.
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