Cutting Deck Removal - Craftsman T1000 Operator's Manual

Side to Side
If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side adjustment can be
performed. Adjust if necessary as follows:
1. With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the deck lift lever in
the second from the top notch (second highest position) and rotate both
blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor.
2. Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade tip to the ground
and the distance from the outside of the right blade tip to the ground. Both
measurements taken should be equal. If they're not, proceed to the next
step.
3. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex cap screw on the left deck hanger
bracket. See Figure 21.
4. Balance the deck by using a wrench to turn the adjustment gear (found
immediately behind the hex cap screw just loosened) clockwise/up or
counterclockwise/down. The deck is properly balanced when both blade tip
measurements taken earlier are equal.
5. Retighten the hex cap screw on the left deck hanger bracket when proper
adjustment is achieved.
Seat Adjustment
Refer to the Assembly section of this manual for seat adjustment instructions.
Parking Brake Adjustment
WARNING
Never attempt to adjust the brakes while the engine is running. Always
disengage PTO (blade engage) lever, move shift lever into neutral position,
stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake pedal is completely
depressed, or if the tractor's rear wheels can roll with the parking brake applied,
the brake is in need of adjustment. Contact the nearest Sears Service Center to have
your brakes properly adjusted.
To locate the nearest Parts & Repair Service Center or to schedule service,
contact 1-888-331-4569.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Hex Cap Screw
Figure 21

Cutting Deck Removal

To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:
1. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) position and
engage the parking brake.
2. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the
right fender.
3. Remove the self-tapping screw (A) that secures the belt-keeper rod from
around the tractor's PTO pulley, then remove the belt keeper rod (B). See
Figure 22.
Note: Make a mental note what hole the other end of the belt-keeper rod is inserted
in for reinstallation purposes.
4. Remove the belt (C) from around the tractor's PTO pulley. See Figure 22.
Avoid pinching injuries. Never place your fingers on the idler spring or
between the belt and a pulley while removing the belt.
C
5. Move the deck lift lever into the top notch on the right fender to raise the
deck lift arms up and out of the way.
23
WARNING
B
Figure 22
A