BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL

 

 

IN LENGTH

SuspensionA_

 

 

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Adjustment

 

_-""_

Nut

 

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

 

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-

Nut "C"

side. If the following front-to-back adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust

beth front links equally so mower will stay level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its highest position.

CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap

blade with heavy cloth.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Positionany blade so the tip is pointing straightforNard. Measure distance "13"at front and rear tip of blade

Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front linksare equal in length.

If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link.

To lower front of blade, loosen nut "C"

on both front links an equal number of turns.

NOTE: Each full turn of nut "C" will

change dim. "B" by approximately 3/16".

When distance "B" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut "D" against trunnion on both front links.

To raise front of blade, loosen nut "D" from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut =C"on both front links an equal number of turns.

When distance "B" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower

at front than rear, tighten nut "D" against trunnion on beth front links.

Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Trunnion

Assembly

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

1.Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake.

2.Lower mower to its lowest position.

3.Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket.

1=CAUTION; R6d is spring loaded. Have a firm gdp on rod an release slowly.

4.Remove screws from R.H. mandrel cover and remove cover.

5.Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around

mandrels and entire upper deck surface.

6.Disconnect R.H. suspension arm from rear deck bracket by removing retainer spring.

7.Carefully roll belt over the top of R.H. mandrel pulley.

8.Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

9.Remove belt from idler pulleys. 10.Check pdmary idler arm and two

idlers to see that they rotate freely.

11.Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and spdng arm.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

12.Install belt in both idlers.

13.Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley.

14.Carefully roll belt into upper groove of R.H. mandrel pulley.

15.Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the grooves correctly.

16.Reconnect R.H. suspension arm to rear deck bracket with retainer spdng.

17.Reassemble R.H. mandrel cover.

18.Engage belt tension red by pushing"

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rod into locking bracket.

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