Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
WARNING
Before checking mower, shut off PTO and engine, remove the key, and allow all moving parts to stop.
CAUTION
DO NOT remove the mower deck baffles. The baffles help prevent grass clippings from becoming airborne and plugging up the engine cooling fins.
Mower Adjustments
Gauge Wheels (Select Models)
The mower gauge wheels can be placed in several positions depending on the height of cut. When using higher cutting heights, set the wheels in the lower position. When using lower cutting heights, set the wheels in the upper position. To adjust:
1.Remove the locknut (B, Figure 36), gauge wheel (C), washers (D), and shoulder bolt (E). Change position of gauge wheel to desired height.
2.Insert shoulder bolt (E) through washers (D) gauge wheel (C), and gauge wheel bracket (A). Secure with locknut (B). Repeat steps 1 & 2 for all gauge wheels.
A
B
D |
E
C
Figure 36. Fixed Bracket Gauge Wheel Adjustment
A. Gauge Wheel Bracket | D. Washers |
B. Locknut | E. Shoulder Bolt |
C. Gauge Wheel |
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Transport Height & Ground Following Adjustment (Select Models)
The transport height and ground following ability can be adjusted. Raising the trunnion (C, Figure 37) on the j- hook (A) will adjust the deck into the greatest ground following ability and the lowest transport position, when the deck is lowered. Lowering the trunnion on the
1.Loosen jam nut (B, Figure 37).
2.Remove the hair pin (F) and washer (E) from trunnion
(C).
3.Remove the trunnion (C),
4.Turn trunnion (C) up or down to adjust height.
5.Place trunnion (C),
C |
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| D |
A |
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B |
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E | F |
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Figure 37. Cutting Height Adjustment
A. | D. Tractor Lift Arm |
B. Jam Nut | E. Washer |
C. Trunnion | F. Hair Pin |
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