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3.
Initially adjust the front lift rod to allow 5/8 inch of
thread to protrude beyond both lock nuts of the
front lift rod/bracket assembly (Refer to Figure 37).
FRONT LIFT
ROD BRACKET
5/8"
JAM NUT
NOTE
The front lift rod must be against the back of
both slots in the deck front roller bracket. If one
side of the rod is not against the back of the slot
after attaining the correct front pitch to the deck,
tighten the front lock nut on that side until the
rod just contacts the back of the slot.
9.
Tighten the rear jam
nuts after adjustment
is
completed.
10. Connect the spark plug wire.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
FRONT
LIFT ROD
Figure 37
Refer to Figure
38. Measure
and record
the
distance from the front cutting edge to the ground
(measurement A), and from the rear cutting edge
to the ground (measurement
B), for each of the
blades.
The
front
edge
of
each
blade
(measurement
A) should be lower than its back
edge (measurement B) by 1/8 to 1/4 inch.
Lower the deck onto the hard, level surface.
To
adjust
the
downward
tilt
of the
blades,
adjustment of the front lift rod is required. Refer to
Figure 37 and proceed as follows:
Loosen the rear jam nuts on the front lift rod. From
the front of the tractor, turn the front lock nuts clock-
wise to raise the front of the mower deck, or counter-
clockwise to lower the front of the mower deck.
Raise the deck to the highest position. Recheck
the blade measurements described in step 4. If the
resultant measurements
are not correct, repeat
steps 5, 6 and 7 until the proper measurements are
obtained.
GAUGE WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
Before making any adjustments, place the PTO
switch in the "OFF" position, engage the brake
pedal lock, turn the ignition key to the "OFF"
position, remove the key from the switch and
remove the spark plug wire to avoid accidental
starting and injury.
WARNING
When adjusting the mower deck, be careful not
to cut yourself on the sharp blades.
NOTE
Gauge wheel adjustment should be performed
only AFTER the mower deck has been properly
leveled.
REAR
CUTTING EDGE
B
f
CUTTING
BLADE
FRONT
___UTTIN
i
EDGE
A
t
Figure 38
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