SECTION 6 – ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIRS

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blades. Lock Traction Levers. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wires from spark plugs and secure wires away from spark plugs. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine.

6.6.2. CUTTING DECK ADJUSTMENT

Cutting height can be adjusted by raising or lowering the Cutting Deck, via Front Caster and Rear Axle adjustments:

1.FRONT CASTER ADJUSTMENT: Each Caster Wheel Assembly has five (5) 1/2” and two (2) 1/4” spacers positioned on the caster shaft. By removing retainer pin, and repositioning spacers above or below Caster Support Tube, the spacers will raise or lower cutting height in 1/2” increments. See Figure 6.8. NOTE: For clearance purposes, one 1/4" spacer must remain below caster support tube.

 

REMOVE

 

RETAINER PIN

REPOSITION

CASTER

SPACERS TO

SUPPORT TUBE

ADJUST DECK

 

HEIGHT

 

SLIDE

NOTE: THOSE SPACERS

REMOVED FROM

CASTER

BOTTOM OF CASTER

SHAFT

SHOULD BE

OUT

REINSTALLED AT TOP

 

BEFORE INSERTING

 

RETAINER PIN.

 

FIGURE 6.8

NOTE: Rear axle must be adjusted in conjunction with front casters to achieve correct cutting height adjustment.

2.REAR AXLE ADJUSTMENT: Position a floor jack beneath rear of mower and raise mower. Loosen axle bolts and adjust axle assembly up or down to correspond with front caster adjustment. See Figure

6.9.NOTE: When adjusting axle make sure that rear of cutting deck is 1/4" higher than front.

LOOSEN

BOLTS

ADJUST

AXLE

FIGURE 6.9

NOTE: Front casters must be adjusted in conjunction with rear axle to achieve correct cutting height adjustment.

NOTE: Traction rods may need to be adjusted after cutting height adjustment is complete.

6.7 DECK BELT ADJUSTMENT & REPLACEMENT

NOTE: For belt adjustment, proceed directly to step 5.

1.Remove nut securing deck idler tensioning rod to rod bracket, and slide rod out from bracket. See Figure 6.10.

2.Remove loosened belt from around blade spindle pulleys, idler pulley and clutch pulley.

3.Install new belt, using same pulley routing. See Figure 6.10.

4.Reinsert tensioning rod into rod bracket, and secure with nut removed in previous step.

5.Adjust belt tension by tightening or loosening tensioning rod nut. Belt should have 10 lbs. pressure with a 3/8” deflection.

ROUTE AROUND

CLUTCH

TENSIONING

ROD NUT

CHECK

TENSION HERE

FIGURE 6.10

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SGV13321KW specifications

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