Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. 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.
4.2.5.MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) SIDE-To-SIDE (48” Decks)
(Continued From Previous Page)
6.Remove both hair pins and washers from swivel located on rear lift rods and pull rod out of deck brackets.
7.Rotate swivels on both sides up or down to achieve the proper levelness. See Figure 4.7.
8.Reinstall swivel into deck bracket. Reinstall washers and hair pins.
9.Tighten nut and bolt on front lift arm securely.
4.2.6.MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS)
(FRONT To REAR)
Before making deck leveling adjustments, check the tire pressure. Add or release air as needed to bring pressure to 12 PSI in front and 12 PSI in rear tires. If tires are properly inflated and mowing is still uneven, check
1.Place machine on a smooth level surface.
2.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 no more than 1/4” higher than the front. If the rear blade tip is lower or is more than 1/4” higher than the front, proceed to next Step for adjustment.
3.Remove the hair pin & washer from swivel located on lift rod. Remove swivel/lift rod from hanger bracket.
4.Rotate swivel up or down to achieve the proper levelness.
5.Reinstall swivel/lift rod into hanger bracket. Reinstall washer & hair pin to secure swivel to hanger bracket. See Figure 4.7.
REAR LIFT ROD
REMOVE WASHER & HAIR PIN
& ROTATE SWIVEL UP OR DOWN
REMOVE WASHER & HAIR PIN
& ROTATE SWIVEL UP OR DOWN
SWIVEL
FRONT
LIFT
RODDECK
BRACKETSWIVEL
FIGURE 4.7
19
