7 ADJUSTMENTS
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7.12 LEVEL THE FRONT DECK __________________________________________________
Before the front deck is leveled, inflate the mower tires and
caster wheels to the correct pressure. The deck level is
related to the tire pressure.
Set the cutting height of the front mower to 5-1/2 in. (140
mm).
Rotate all blades so that one end of the blade is toward the
front.
Completely lower the front deck. Measure from the ground
to the front end of the blade and from the ground to rear end
of the blade. The rear end of the blade must be 1/8 in. (3
mm) higher than the front end of the blade.
Add or remove the shims as required between the bumper
plate and the lift arm.
When the front mower is level, adjust the cutting height. If
there is a change to the tires, check the front deck level.
7.13 FRONT DECK SERVICE POSITION ___________________________________________
Lift and tilt the front deck to give access to the bottom
of the front deck and blades for service. Make sure to
disengage all drives, engage the parking brake, stop
the engine and remove the ignition key before you
service the deck.
To tilt the front deck to the service position:
a
Completely lift the front deck. Stop the engine.
b
Remove the snap rings and clevis pins from the
front deck. Carefully lift the deck to a vertical
position.
c
Use a clevis pin and snap ring on the left side lift
arm to fasten the deck in the service position.
d
Start the engine and lower the front deck to the
ground. Stop the engine and remove the ignition
key.
To return deck to service:
Start the engine and completely lift the front deck.
Stop the engine. Remove the pin from the left side lift
arm and slowly lower the front deck.
Install the height of cut pins in the correct set of holes. Start the engine and lower the front deck.
Front End
of Blade
Front End
of Blade
Rear End
of Blade
Rear End
of Blade
Rear End
of Blade
Bumper
Shims
Lift Arm
Clevis
Pin
Snap
Ring
