SECTION7: MAKINGADJUSTMENTS
adjustments while the engine is running,
_, ARNING: Never attempt to make any
SeatAdjustment
To adjust the position of the seat, loosen the two knobs on the bottom of the seat. See Figure 11. Slide the seat
forward or rearward as desired. Retighten the two knobs.
4.Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary, to the next step.
5.From the front of the tractor, loosen the outermost hex lock nut(s) on the end(s) of the deck hanger rod. See Figure 12 or Figure 13.
6.Tighten the inner hex nut(s) front against the front
hanger bracket to raise the front of the deck; loosen the hex nut to lower the front of the deck. See
Figure 12 or Figure 13.
Figure 11
LevelingtheDeck
LX 420
Figure 12
LX 460
NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 26 for information regarding tire pressure.
Front To Rear
The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabilizer
bar that can adjusted to level the deck from front to rear. The front of the deck should be between
1.With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the deck lift lever in the top notch (highest position) and rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is parallel with the tractor.
2.Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip
to the ground and the rear of the blade tip to the |
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ground. | , | Retighten the two lock nuts against the inner hex |
3. The first measurement taken should be between |
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1/4" and 3/8" less than the second measurement. |
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