Operator`s manual

23se c t i O n 6 — Ma i n t e n a n c e & ad j u s t M e n t s
Deck Spindles

operation. Grease fittings can be found on top of each spindle

No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease. Using a grease gun, apply
two pumps (minimum) or sufficient grease to the spindle shaft.
Adjustments
WARNING! 
ignition key and engage the parking brake before

heavy gloves when handling the blades.
NOTE: 
any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 25 for
information regarding tire pressure.
Seat Adjustment

adjustment instructions.
WARNING! 
the seat is engaged in the seat-stop. Engage the

back on seat until it clicks into place.
Deck Leveling Adjustments
WARNING! 
ignition key and engage the parking brake before

heavy gloves when handling the blades.
NOTE: 


Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear)
The front of the cutting deck is supported by a hanger that can
be adjusted to level the deck from front to rear. The front of the
deck should be between ⁄ and ⁄ lower than the rear of the
deck. Adjust as follows:

lever in a middle position.
NOTE: 
lever in a middle position and use the lift switch to lower
the deck to that position.
Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is 2.
parallel with the tractor.
Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the 
ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground. The
first measurement taken should be between ⁄ and ⁄ less
than the second measurement.
Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper
adjustment and proceed, if necessary.
To 4. raise the front of the deck, tighten (thread inward) the
hex nuts against the front hanger bracket.
To 5. lower the front of the deck, loosen (thread outward) the
hex nuts, away from the front hanger bracket.

Retighten the hex nuts when proper adjustment is 6.
achieved.
Leveling the Deck (Side to Side)
If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side
adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows:
With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the 
lift lever in the middle position and rotate both blades so
that they are perpendicular with the tractor.
Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade 2.
tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of the


Grease Fittings
Figure 6-9
Figure 6-10