3.See Figure 34. Loosen the outside nut (A) and turn the eccentric nut (B) to raise or lower the rear of the 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 34) clockwise to increase spring tension. DO NOT tighten nut all 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
3.If mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds, see your dealer.
Adjustments %I Service
Fiaure 34. Front-to-Back Adiustment Nut
-A. Outside Nut
B.Eccentric Nut
C.Adjustment Nut
MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT
38” Mowers
1.Park the tractor on a level surface. Disengage the PTO, turn off the engine and set the parking brake. Remove the key.
2.Remove the mower deck from the tractor. See Mower Installation & Removal in the Operation section.
3.Remove the old belt and install the new belt over the pulleys as shown in Figure 35.
4.Reinstall the mower deck on the tractor.
44” Mowers
1.Park the tractor on a level surface. Disengage the PTO, turn off the engine and set the parking brake. Remove the key.
2.Remove the mower deck from the tractor. See Mower Installation & Removal in the Operation section.
3. Remove both belt covers. | ,/_ |
4.Loosen the idler pulley bolt.
5.Remove the old belt and install the new belt over the pulleys as shown in Figure 36.
6.Tighten the idler pulley bolt.
7.Reinstall both belt covers.
8.Reinstall the mower deck on the tractor.
Figure 35. Mower Deck Belt Routing - 38” Deck
Be/t Covers not shown for clarity
Figure 36. Mower Deck Belt Routing - 44” Deck
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