International CUB CADET 86 Operator's Manual page 54

ADJUSTING AND OPERATING
LEVEL ADJUSTMENT - Continued
1. Support brackets
2. Support clevises
38-mch mower shown.
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CAUTION! Be sure to turn off the
engine, remove the ignition key, set the
brake pedal in the locked position, and
disengage the power take-off clutch.
1. Adiustable lift link
2. Support clevises
3. Lift frame
4. Lift handle stop
5. Quick attachable cotter pin
and flat washer.
Set the lift handle stop for the desired mowing
height. To set the lift handle stop, raise the mower
to the desired cutting height and adjust the stop so
it contacts the lift handle. Then tighten the knob
securely. The mower can then be raised to cross an
obstacle, etc., and lowered, maintaining the preset
height.
Side to Side
Lower the mower to the ground and remove the
quick attachable cotter pin and flat washer secur¬
ing the right lift link to the right tractor lift arm.
Pitch the lift link back to clear the pin and turn the
lift link clockwise or counterclockwise so the
height from the top of the mower housing to the
surface is equal on each side.
NOTE; (38-inch mower only) If correct side to
side adjustment cannot be obtained after adjusting
the lift link, proceed as follovw:
50-inch mower shown.
Lower the mower almost to the surface making
sure the gauge wheels do not touch. Add 13/32 x
13/16 X .065-inch flat washers, as many as required
under the left or right mower suDOort bracket.
Front to Rear
Lower the mower to the preset cutting height.
Rotate the center and one outer blade so they are
parallel and pointing straight to the front and rear.
Then adjust the two support clevises at the front of
the mower so the front edge of the center blade is
level with the back edge of the outer blade.
NOTE: If mower is not level, it will adversely
affect the performance.
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