
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
•Measure height, from level surface, of right side blade tips at front and rearof mower deck. Ifdistances are equalor not more than lib inch lower in front, no adiustment is neces- sary..
oIf adjustment is necessary, loosen front eccentric mounting screws and turn front adjustment eccentric clockwise or
counterclockwise as required. NOTE: When groove on eccentric is pointed straight forward, front of mower deck is at lowest point. Turn both eccentrics so grooves are pointing same direction (up or down).
If more adjustment is necessary, front of mower deck may be raised or lowered by relocating eccentric mounting screws in higher or lower position on mower deck mounting bracket.
eHold eccentric with a wrench while tightening eccentric mounting screws securely..
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FIG. 26B
TO ADJUST MOWER DECK HEIGHT (See Fig. 27)
Before making any mower deck height adjustments check air pressure in all four tires.. All tires must be properly inflated for mower deck height to be properly adiusted.. For recommended air pressure, see "Product Specifications" on page 3o
The main frame on the lawn tractor should be level across the front from left side to right side.. If main frame will not sit level, the two outstde axle mounting screws may be too tight. The two outside mounting screws must be loose enough to allow front axle to pivot, NOTE: Do Not loosen center mounting screw.
•Place tractor on a level surface..
oPlace cutting height in lowest position (No. t see inset).
@Measure height of mower deck from bottom edge of left front corner to ground. Height should be
OLocate adjustment nut near left mower deck lift arm (see Fig. 27)°
OLoosen jam nut on adjustment rod
oTurn adjustment nut to obtain
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•Tighten jam nut up against adjustment nut
•Check and adjust level of mower deck as outlined in paragraph TO LEVEL MOWER .DECK.
MEMORY ROD
CUTTING HEIGHT(CUTTING
ADJUSTMENT
PEDALHEIGHT
PosmoN
NO.,t)
VIEMORY
ADJUSTMENT
NUT
JAM NUT
MOWER DECK
LIFT ARM
ViEW FROM LEFT SIDE OF TRACTOR
FIG. 27
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