$ERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on levetground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPEC IFICAT!ONS" on page 3 of this manual). Iftires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower_

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 19 and 20)

. Raise mower to its highest position.

oAt the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mowerto ground. Distance A on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other.

oIf adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only.,

°To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side_

QTo !ower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side_

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8'L

Recheck measurements after adjusting.

BOTTOM EDGE

BOTTOM EDGE

OF MOWER TO

OF MOWER TO

GROUND

GROUND

GROUND LINE

FIG. 19

SUSPENSION

ARM

LIFT LtNK

ADJUSTMENT NUT

FIG. 20

FRONT_TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs,. 21 and 22)

IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SiDE-TO-SIDE. IF

THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS

NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE*TO-

SIDE..

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/4" to 3/4" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position°

Check adjustment on right side of tractor° Measure dis- tance "D" directly in front and behind the mand ret at bottom edge of mower housing as shown_

°Before making any necessary adjustments, check that both front links are equal in length, Both linksshould be approximately 10-3/8",,

°If links are not equal in length, adjust one linkto 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 1/4" to 3/4" 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 1/4" to 3/4" lower at front than rear, tighten nut"F" against trunnion on both front links°

°Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

MANDREL

FIG. 21

BOTHFRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH

NUT "E"

NUT"I

FRONT LINKS

TRUNNION

19

FIG. 22

 

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917.257632 specifications

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The tractor boasts a wide cutting deck, typically measuring around 42 inches, which allows for a broader mowing path and reduces the time spent cutting the grass. The cutting height is easily adjustable, giving users the flexibility to choose their preferred grass length, ensuring a professional-looking finish every time.

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