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.

4.2.9.38" DECK LEVEL ADJUSTMENT (FRONT TO REAR)

1.Position the blades as shown. See Figure 4.16.

FRONT OF TRACTOR

LEFT FRONT

BLADE TIP

RIGHT REAR BLADE TIP

FIGURE 4.16

2.Measure the distance from the left front blade tip to the ground and from the right rear blade tip to the ground. The front left blade tip should be between 1/8" and 3/8" higher than the right rear (factory setting). If it is between 1/8" and 3/8" you are finished with adjustment.

3.If it is not within specifications, adjust by raising or lowering the front of the deck using the swivel on the front lift rod. Turning the swivel clockwise will raise the front of the deck. Turning the swivel counterclockwise will lower the front of the deck.

NOTE: The deck should be set so that the rear of the deck is 1/4" lower than the front. See Figure 4.17.

REAR TO FRONT VIEW OF DECK

 

X

X - 1/8”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANGLE IRON

FIGURE 4.17

4.3 TRACTOR DRIVE COMPONENTS

4.3.1.BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

When adjusted properly, the brake should stop the tractor in approximately 6 feet or less from top speed. Drive the machine at maximum forward speed and apply the brake. If stopping distance is greater than 6 feet, brake adjustment is required.

1.Turn engine “OFF”. Remove key.

2.Locate brake adjustment nut underneath the left side at the rear of tractor. See Figure 4.18.

3.Turn nut 1 turn clockwise to increase braking action. DO NOT over tighten brake adjustment.

4.Start engine and test brake.

5.Continue adjustment as described above until proper brake function is achieved.

ROTATE ADJUSTING NUT CLOCKWISE TO

INCREASE BRAKING OR COUNTER

CLOCKWISE TO DECREASE BRAKING

FIGURE 4.18

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