Operator`s manual

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis tance
“D” directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge
of mower housing as shown.
• Before making any necessary adjustments, check that
both front links are equal in length.
• If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same
length as other link.
• To lower front of mower loosen nut “E” on both front
links an equal number of turns.
• When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than
rear, tighten nuts “F” against trunnion on both front links.
• To raise front of mower, loosen nut “F” from trunnion
on both front links. Tighten nut “E” on both front links
an equal number of turns. The two front links must
remain equal in length.
• When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than
rear, tighten nut “F” against trunnion on both front links.
• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground
or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See the
sides of the tires for proper PSI). If tires are over or under-
inflated, you will not properly adjust your mower.
SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 16 & 17)
• Raise mower to its highest position.
• At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height
from bot tom edge of mower to ground. Distance “A” on
both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4"
of each other.
• If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one
side of mower only.
• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link ad just ment
nut on that side.
• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link ad just ment
nut on that side.
NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower
height about 1/8".
• Recheck measurements after adjusting.
01553
SUS PEN SION
ARM
LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT
01268
“D”
“D”
MANDREL
01267
01156
TRUNNION
BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH
FRONT
LINKS
NUT “E”
NUT “F”
00598
GROUND LINE
BOTTOM EDGE
OF MOWER TO
GROUND
BOTTOM EDGE
OF MOWER TO
GROUND
A
A
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 18 & 19)
IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE
FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY,
BE SURE TO AD JUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUAL LY SO
MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE.
To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should
be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2"
lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position.
CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect
your hands with gloves and/or wrap
blade with heavy cloth.