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Setting the Deck Wheels
Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably
pavement, and proceed as follows
1.
Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing
the deck lift handle in the normally desired mowing height
setting.
2.
Check the deck wheels for contact or excessive clearance
with the surface below. The deck wheels should have
between ¼-½” clearance above the ground.
3.
If the deck wheels have excessive clearance or contact with
the surface, adjust as follows:
a. Raise the deck lift handle to its highest setting.
b. Remove the deck wheels by removing the lock nuts
and shoulder bolts which secure them to the deck.
See Figure 6-6.
Lock Nut
Shoulder Bolt
Deck Wheel
Figure 6-6
NOTE:
The 42” deck has two deck wheels (front), the 46”
deck has four deck wheels (front and rear), the 50” and 54”
decks have two deck wheels (front) and rollers (rear).
c. Place the deck lift handle in the desired mowing
height setting.
d. Reinsert the shoulder bolts (with each gauge wheel)
into the index hole that leaves approximately
½-inch between the bottom of the wheel and the
pavement.
Adjusting the Rollers (50” & 54” Decks)
To adjust the rollers proceed as follows:
1.
To change the height of the rollers, remove the bow-tie
cotter pin and slide the J-hook out until the end is out of
current height setting hole on the right side of the roller
bracket. See Figure 6-7.
High Position
High Position
Low Position
Low Position
J-hook
Bow-Tie
Cotter Pin
Rollers
Figure 6-7
2.
Then slide the J-hook back through the right side of the
bracket in the new position.
3.
Secure the position by placing the hooked end of the
J-hook into the corresponding hole on the left side of the
roller bracket.
Parking Brake Adjustment
If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake
lever is completely engaged, or if the tractor’s rear wheels can
roll with the parking brake applied (and the hydrostatic relief
valve open), the brake is in need of adjustment. See your dealer
to have the brake properly adjusted.
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