Service Manual

Groundsmaster 7200/7210 Page 7 – 17 Cutting Deck
Disassembly (Figs. 18 and 19)
1. Remove cutting deck from machine (see Cutting
Deck Removal and Installation in this section).
CAUTION
Be careful when removing the pull links from the
cutting deck. The pull link torsion springs may
cause some rotation of pull links during the re-
moval process.
2. To allow removal of pivot pin (item 10) from cutting
deck and pull link, remove adjustment clevis from deck:
A. Remove flange nut (item 19) that secures adjust-
ment clevis to deck.
B. Remove adjustment clevis from deck.
3. Remove lock nut (item 8) and cap screw (item 17)
from deck and pivot pin (item 10).
4. Slide pivot pin (item 10) from deck and pull link.
5. Remove pull link with torsion spring and spacer from
deck.
6. Inspect bushings (items 6 and 16) in pull link. Re-
place bushings if worn or damaged.
Assembly (Figs. 18 and 19)
NOTE: For 62” cutting decks, the torsion spring (item
14) is painted red. The torsion spring on 72” decks is
painted black.
1. Place spacer inside torsion spring and then fit spring
and spacer into pull link. Make sure that torsion spring
end is below cap screw (item 9) in pull link.
2. Position pull link to cutting deck.
3. Slide pivot pin (item 10) through cutting deck, pull link
and spacer.
4. Insert cap screw (item 17) through pivot pin and
holes in deck. Make sure that torsion spring end is below
screw. Secure cap screw with lock nut.
5. Install adjustment clevis to deck and secure with
flange nut.
6. Install cutting deck to machine (see Cutting Deck Re-
moval and Installation in this section).
7. Lubricate pull link grease fittings.
8. Check cutting deck mismatch and pitch. Adjust if
necessary.
1. Pull link (raised)
2. Cap screw
3. Torsion spring end
4. Retainer pin
5. Pivot pin
Figure 19
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Cutting
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