Adjustments

Measurement should be equal or within l/g” higher at front tips

Figure 26. Leveling the Mower Deck Front-to-Back

5.See figure 25. Loosen the outside nut (A) and taptite screw (C), then turn the eccentric nut (B) to raise or lower the left side of the deck. When the mower deck is level, hold the eccentric nut while tightening the outside nut. Tighten the taptite screw (C).

NOTE: When using a turbo collection system, front gauge wheels should be adjusted so they rest on the ground.

6.Arrange the blades so they face front-to-back (figure 26).

7.See figure 26. Measure the distance from the ground to the front and rear tips of each blade. The measure- ment should be equal for both blades. Front tips should be equal to rear tips or within i/8” higher. If not, proceed to step 6.

8.See figure 27. Loosen the outside nut (A) and turn the eccentric nut (B) to raise or lower the rear of the

Figure 27. Front-to-Back Adjustment Nut

A. Outside NutC. Adjustment Nut

B. Eccentric Nut

deck. When the mower deck is level, hold the eccen- tric nut while tightening the outside nut.

NOTE: If mower handle drops out of cutting height quad- rant, turn adjustment nut (C, figure 27) clockwise to increase spring tension. DO NOT tighten nut a// the way so that spring is solid.

Blade Brake Check

Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within five seconds after electric PTO switch is turned off.

1.With tractor in neutral, PTO disengaged and operator in seat, start the engine.

2.Look over the left-hand footrest at the mower drive belt. Engage the PTO and wait several seconds.

Disengage the PTO and check the amount of timeit takes for the mower drive belt to stop.

3.If mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds, see your dealer.

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