White Outdoor LT-180H Operator's Manual page 19

• With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface,
place the deck lift lever in the top notch (highest
position) and rotate both blades so that they are
perpendicular with the tractor.
• 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.
• Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex cap screw on
the left deck hanger bracket. See Figure 15B.
• Balance the deck by using a wrench to turn the
adjustment gear (found immediately behind the hex
cap screw just
counterclockwise/down.
• The deck is properly balanced when both blade tip
measurements taken earlier are equal.
• Retighten the hex cap screw on the left deck hanger
bracket when proper adjustment is achieved.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
WARNING:
make sure the seat is engaged in the seat
stop, stand behind the machine and pull back
on seat until fully engaged into stop.
Quick-Adjust Seat (if so equipped)
To adjust the position of the seat, move the seat
adjustment lever to the left and slide the seat forward or
rearward. Make sure seat is locked into position before
operating the tractor. See Figure 16.
Seat Adjustment Lever
Figure 16
Standard Seat
To adjust the position of the seat on models not
equipped with a seat adjustment lever, loosen, but do
NOT remove the four screws which secure the seat to
the seat pivot bracket. Slide the seat forward or
backward until desired position is reached. Retighten
the four screws. See Figure 17.
Knob Adjustment Seat (if so equipped)
To adjust the position of the seat on models so
equipped, loosen the two knobs on the bottom of the
seat. Slide the seat forward or backward as desired.
Retighten the two knobs. See Figure 18.
loosened) clockwise/up
Before operating this machine,
Seat
or
Knobs
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
WARNING:
brakes while the engine is running. Always
disengage PTO, 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. The brake disc can be
found on the right side of the transmission in the rear of
the tractor. Adjust if necessary as follows:
• Looking at the transmission from the right side of
the tractor, locate the compression spring and
brake disc. See Figure 19.
• Carefully remove the cotter pin from the crown nut
on the right side of the brake assembly.
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Screws
Seat Pivot
Bracket
Figure 17
Figure 18
Never attempt to adjust the