Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and components sufficient time to cool.

4.2.8.38" DECK LEVEL ADJUSTMENT (SIDE TO SIDE)

NOTE: Before adjusting deck, bring tire pressure to proper P.S.I.; front 12 P.S.I., rear 12 P.S.I..

1.Move tractor to a firm, level surface.

2.Turn engine “OFF”. Remove key.

3.Place a 2-1/2” tall block under the front of the deck centered between the front lift arms. See Figure 4.13.

FRONT OF TRACTOR

2-1/2” TALL BLOCK

SIDE TO SIDE LEVEL CHECK POINTS

1-3/4” TALL BLOCK

FIGURE 4.13

4.Place a 1-3/4" tall block under the rear of the deck in the center. See Figure 4.13.

5.Position blades as shown and lower deck onto blocks. See Figure 4.13.

6.Disconnect the front lift rod and the rear hanger plates. See Figure 4.14.

7.Put the lift lever in the 3rd position from low cut.

8.Measure the distance from each blade tip to the floor. The measurements should be within 1/8" of each other. (Factory setting)

38” DECK

JAM NUT

WASHER

FRONT LIFT

ROD

HAIR PIN

FIGURE 4.14

9.If the difference is less than 1/8", go to next section, Front to rear level. If the difference is more than 1/8", adjust as described in the following steps.

10.Loosen the front adjuster nut until adjuster moves freely. Then tighten the nut until the adjuster moves only when moderate force is applied to one side of the deck. See Figure 4.15.

FRONT OF TRACTOR

ADJUSTER NUT

FIGURE 4.15

11.Adjust the side to side level of the blade tips by moving one side of the deck up or down as needed to obtain 1/8" or less side to side deck level.

12.After leveling deck, retighten the adjuster nut using

30to 40 ft. lbs.

13.Attach the rear hanger plates to the hole that most closely aligns with the pin on the deck lift bracket. Secure with washer and hair pin.

14.Adjust the swivel on the front lift rod until it lines up with the hole in the front lift bracket. (Make sure the lift rod is at the top of the slot in the deck bracket) Secure with hair pin.

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