Figure 59
1.
Blades front to rear
3.
Measure from the tip of the
blade to the flat surface
here
2.
Outside cutting edges
Leveling the Mower Deck
1. Set anti-scalp rollers to top holes or remove
completely for this procedure.
2. Set the height-of-cut lever to the 3 inch (76 mm)
position.
3. Place two 2-5/8 inch (6.66 cm) blocks under each
side of the front edge of the deck, but not under the
anti-scalp roller brackets. Place two 2-7/8 inch (7.30
cm) thick blocks under the rear edge of the cutting
deck skirt; one on each side of the cutting deck.
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Figure 60
1.
Wood block, 2-5/8 inch
(6.66 cm) thick
3.
Front edge
2.
Wood block, 2-7/8 inch
(7.30 cm) thick
4. Loosen the leveling adjust locking nuts (item 3) on
all four corners so that the deck is sitting securely
on all four blocks. Make sure that the deck hangers
are all the way down (at the top of the slot) and the
deck lift foot lever is pushed back against the stop,
then tighten the four leveling adjust locking nuts
(Figure 61).
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2 3
4
4
Figure 61
1.
Deck lift arm
3.
Leveling adjust locking nut
2.
Deck hanger
4.
Slot in deck hanger
5. Recheck that blocks fit just snugly under the deck
skirt. Make sure all attachment bolts are tight
6. Verify the deck is level by checking the side-to-side
level and front-to-rear blade slope; repeat deck
leveling procedure if necessary.
Inspecting the Belts
Service Interval:
Every 50 hours
Check the belts for squealing when the belt is rotating,
blades slipping when cutting grass, frayed belt edges,
burn marks and cracks are signs of a worn mower belt.
Replace the mower belt if any of these conditions are
evident.
Replacing the Mower Belt
Squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping when
cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks and cracks
are signs of a worn mower belt. Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer to replace the mower belt if any of these
conditions are evident.
Removing the Mower
Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the
blade control switch. Move the motion control levers
outward to the neutral position, engage parking brake,
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