MTD WHITE GT-185 Owner's Manual page 10

ATTACHING THE DECK WHEELS (Hardware D)
(46" Deck Only)
If the deck wheels are not already attached, attach the
wheels to the deck as follows. All wheels must be
placed in the same relative position.
Front Wheels:
Front axle bolts are the longer bolts.
Front deck wheels have a rounded surface.
Rear Wheels:
Rear axle bolts are the shorter bolts.
Rear deck wheels are flatter.
Place flat washer 1/2" I.D. on axle bolt, then the deck
wheel and cupped washer (crowned side of washer
goes against the wheel). See figure 7. Secure to deck
with lock washer and hex nut. Tighten securely.
Assemble remaining wheels in same manner.
ATTACHING THE DECK ROLLER
(50" Deck Only)
Remove the hairpin clips and clevis pins from each
end of the deck roller. Insert the deck roller brackets
up through the brackets provided on the rear of the
deck. Attach with clevis pins and hairpin clips just
removed, using the same hole location on each side of
the deck. See figure 8.
TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping
purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating
the unit. Check the side wall of the tires for proper
inflation pressure.
WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under
any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire
pressure should be maintained on all
tires.
LEVELING THE DECK
After attaching the deck to the tractor, check to be cer¬
tain it is adjusted properly.
1. Check tire pressure in all four tires. See sidewall
of tire for recommended inflation pressure.
2. Make certain all deck wheels or both ends of the
deck roller are mounted in same relative hole
locations.
3. Place the tractor on a level surface.
4. 46" Deck: Lower the deck until it reaches the
ground. All four deck wheels should reach the
ground at the same time.
5. Both Decks: Place the deck approximately 1"
above the ground. Check to be certain the dis¬
tance from the bottom edge of the deck to the
ground is the same on both sides of the deck.
If adjustment is necessary, adjust the deck links on the
left side of the deck as follows.
1. Make certain the PTO is disengaged. Remove the
hairpin clip and washer from the weld bolt. Thread
eyebolt up or down the link as necessary, and
reassemble.
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