Deck Leveling Adjustment; Deck Lift Spring - Ferris 5000/61RCE Operator's Manual

DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: Before adjusting the deck level, the deck lift rod
timing must be checked and/or adjusted.
1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the
PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking brake.
Rear tires must be inflated to 18 psi (124 kPa); front
tires to 25 psi (172 kPa).
2. Lock the deck lift pedal in the TRANSPORT position.
Place the deck height adjustment pin in the 4" posi-
tion and lower deck the lift pedal until the arm con-
tacts the pin.
3. Place 2 x 4 blocks under each corner of the mower
deck with the 3-1/2" sides being vertical. Place a
1/4" (0,64cm) thick spacer on top of the rear 2 x 4
blocks. See Figure 42.
4. Adjust the front eyebolts until the chains are tight and
the deck is still resting on the 2 x 4's. Tighten jam
nuts. For 72" RD Mower Deck: Loosen the nuts and
allow the front of the deck to rest on the 2 x 4's.
Slide the chains in the slots until the chains are tight
and tighten the nuts. See Figure 43.
5. Loosen the nuts and allow the rear of the deck to
rest on the 2 x 4's and 1/4" spacers. Slide the chains
in the slots until the chains are tight and tighten the
nuts. See Figure 43.
6. Remove all 2 x 4 blocks and spacers from under the
mower deck.

DECK LIFT SPRING

The deck lift springs (A, Figure 44) are factory set to
provide optimal lifting performance.
Although it is fastened with an adjustable anchor, this is
NOT AN ADJUSTMENT POINT.
DO NOT attempt to adjust the spring length or lifting
performance will be compromised.
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Figure 42. 2 x 4 Locations
Adjust Here
Figure 43. Deck Level & Spring Length Adjustment
A
Figure 44. Deck Lift Spring Location
A. Deck Lift Spring
33
Adjust Here
Adjust Here
72" RD