Countax Garden Tractor Owner's Handbook Manual page 11

Deck Levelling - C Series Garden Tractor
The Cutter Deck should be set so that it is parallel to the
surface it is cutting with a maximum variation from side to
side, or front to back of 3mm. Check this by placing the
tractor on a hard level surface and measuring the
clearance heights front to back and side to side with a steel
ruler or tape with the Cutter set one adjustment up from its
lowest position.
If the Cutter Deck seems to require levelling, first
check these other possible causes:
1. Are the tyres correctly inflated? – If not, rectify using the
figures on the back page as a reference.
2. Are the Cutter Deck Hanger brackets (fig 19) moving
freely or are they hitching up. To check this, lift the Cutter
deck to its highest position and lift and rock it, watching
to ensure that the brackets move freely – if not, clean
and grease.
3. Is the front axle pivoting freely? – If not, clean and oil.
4. Is there any impact damage that has bent or distorted
the Deck or Suspension Brackets (a matter for your
dealer)?
If the Deck is still uneven then:
LEVELLING FRONT TO BACK - Fig 18, 19 & 20
You need two people for this operation – one to lift the
Deck while the other removes or relocates the Trunnion.
1. Ensure that the Anti-Scalp Wheels are all set to the
same height – if not, rectify (fig 20).
2. Lower the Cutter Deck to a position one above the
lowest setting – check levels with a ruler or tape at a
position close to the front and rear anti-scalp wheels.
3. Now locate the Front to Back Adjustment Rod to the right
near offside wheel, you will find the Trunnion (fig 19) that
links the rod to the Deck Hanger Bracket. Both the
Trunnion and the Rod are threaded and adjustment is
achieved by rotating the Trunnion to 'in-effect' lengthen
the Rod.
4. To free the Trunnion, use a 9/16" spanner or socket to
remove the 3/8" Nyloc nut and washer and push it free.
5. Locate a block of wood underneath the front of the
Cutter Deck to offer support.
6. Rotate the Trunnion to advance it up the Rod to lift the
back of the Deck. Rotate it the other way to lift the front.
Adjustment is rapid, so try one or two turns first and
relocate the Trunnion Bracket and secure – then check
the effect. Repeat and re-check if necessary.
Please Note: - BEFORE YOU START
IMPORTANT
The information contained on this, and the following
pages is given on the understanding that Countax
accepts no responsibility for work carried out by a
customer or for any damage thus caused, whether or not
the service instructions have been misunderstood. To be
sure that your warranty terms are not breached, service
work should only be carried out by your dealer.
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Front to Back Adjustment Rod
Fig 18
Deck Hanger Bracket
Trunnion
Fig 19
Adjustment Holes
Fig 20
Anti-Scalp Wheels