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
FRONT OF TRACTOR
SIDE TO SIDE LEVEL CHECK POINTS
FIGURE 4.13
4.Place a
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 30 to 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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