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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
4.2.1. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (Continued)
7. Turn ball joint in or out until ball joint
anchor hole aligns with mounting hole.
Reinstall bolt and tighten securely. Use
same procedure on other caster wheel. See
Figure 4.3.
8. Reinstall bolts and tighten securely.
9. Remove blocks from under front of deck.
10. Side to Side Level:
Check blade tips by
rotating blades until tips are pointing to the
side of the deck. Check the outside blade tip to
the ground on both blades. The measurement
of each outside blade tip should be within 1/8"
of each other.
11. Front to Rear Level:
Check blade tips by
rotating blades until tips are pointing to the
front and rear of deck. Check the blade tips of
each blade. Front to rear measurement should
be 1/4" to 3/8" higher in the rear.
FIGURE 4.3
CAUTION
Before attempting any adjustments or repairs,
STOP
the engine, remove the key, remove the spark plug
wire(s) from the spark plug(s) and secure wire(s)
away from plug(s).
4.2.2. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The cutting height can be adjusted with the
switch located on the right side console.
Move switch "up" to raise deck or move
switch "down" to lower the deck. The cutting
height range is 1" at the lowest cut and 5"
for the highest cut. Any cutting height can
be set between 1" and 5".
4.3 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
1. The linkage connecting the parking brake lever
with the transmission can be adjusted. Disconnect
parking brake rod from park brake lever. Rotate rod
clockwise to tighten brake.
FIGURE 4.4
4.4 ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
Refer to the engine owner's manual for engine
adjustments and/or repairs.
4.5 MOWER BLADE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT
4.5.1. BLADE WEAR LIMITS
1. Inspect blade frequently for signs of
excessive wear or damage. See Figure 4.5.
C - DANGEROUS CONDITION.
DO NOT USE ON MOWER!
REPLACE WITH NEW
BLADE.
FIGURE 4.5
WARNING
Never use a cutting blade that shows signs of
excessive wear or damage. Refer to Figure 4.5.
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