Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
WARNING
Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP the engine, remove the key, remove the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s) and secure wire(s) away from plug(s).
IMPORTANT: The mower deck, over a long period of time the deck may not adjust to a 4” cutting height. If this occurs, remove plate located underneath the front lift bracket. Support the front of deck, remove this spacer plate, reinstall the front lift bracket, and tighten bolts securely. Proceed to front to rear levelness section.
4.2.7.MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) Front to Rear Deck Pitch (48” Deck)
Before making deck leveling adjustments, check the tire pressure. Add or release air as needed to bring pressure to 10 PSI in front and 10 PSI in rear tires. If tires are properly inflated and mowing is still uneven, check
HAIRPIN
LIFT ARM
PIVOT ROD
R.H. FRONT LIFT BRACKET
L.H. FRONT
LIFT
BRACKET
CARRIAGE BOLTS
HEX FLANGE LOCK NUTS
48” DECK
FIGURE 4.5
1.Place YARD CRUISER on a smooth level surface.
2.Remove floor pan.
3.Rotate outside blades so tips are pointed to the front and rear of deck. Measure the distance from blade tips to floor. The distance should be the same, or the rear 1/4” lower than the front. If the rear blade tip is higher or is more than 1/4” lower than the front, proceed to Step 4 for adjustment.
4.Remove the hair pin from pivot rod on one side of deck at a time.
5.Rotate each pivot rod up or down the same number of rotations to achieve the proper levelness.
6.Reinstall both hair pins into pivot rods. See Figure 4.5.
FIGURE 4.6
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