Adjustments
WARNING!
Shut the engine off, remove the
ignition key and engage the parking brake before
making adjustments. Protect your hands by using
heavy gloves when handling the blades.
NOTE:
Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing
any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 27 for
information regarding tire pressure.
Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear)
The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabilizer bar that
can be adjusted to level the deck from front to rear. The front of
the deck should be between 1⁄4-inch and 3⁄8-inch lower than the
rear of the deck. Adjust if necessary as follows:
1.
Park the tractor on a firm, level surface and place the deck
lift lever in the middle position.
2.
Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is
parallel with the tractor.
3.
Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the
ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground. The
first measurement taken should be between 1⁄
4”
and 3⁄
8”
less
than the second measurement.
Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper
adjustment and proceed, if necessary.
1.
Locate the hex lock on the end of the deck hanger rod. See
•
To
raise
the front of the deck, tighten (thread inward)
the inner hex nut against the front hanger bracket.
•
To
lower
the front of the deck, loosen (thread
outward) the hex nut, away from the front hanger
bracket. See
.
Figure 6-4
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