Setting The Deck Wheel Height; Deck Engagement Adjustment - Bolens Service Manual

NOTE: There has been some issues with the
deck belt rubbing on the Deck Hanger Link/Anti-
Sway Rod on tractors with the 46" cutting deck.
(Model 13AQ683H163) This has been corrected
on later production by moving the deck anti-
sway bracket higher. If you are experiencing belt
damage contact MTD Customer Service for a
hanger link with a bend in it. See Figure 6.
Original Deck Hanger Link/Anti-Sway Rod
4" Hanger Link with bend in it
NOTE: Check the tractors tire pressure before
performing any deck leveling adjustments.
5.1. Perform deck leveling by removing the hairpin
clip from the front left hanger bracket and adjust
the ferrule up or down to set side to side level.
See Figure 7.
Hairpin Clip
Adjustment Ferrule
Figure 6
Figure 7
6. SETTING THE DECK WHEEL HEIGHT (ON
MODELS SO EQUIPPED).
6.1. Select the height position of the cutting deck by
placing the Deck Engagement / Lift Lever in any
of the five different cutting height notches on the
right side of the frame.
6.2. Adjust the deck wheels so that they are between
1/4 inch and 1/2-inch above the ground when
the tractor is on a smooth, flat surface such as a
driveway and the height adjuster is in the lowest
position.
WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the
discharge opening of the cutting deck
NOTE: The deck wheels, on models so
equipped, are an anti-scalp feature of the deck
and are not designed to support the weight of
the cutting deck.
7.

DECK ENGAGEMENT ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: The deck must disengage when the deck
engagement/lift lever is in the blade stop posi-
tion.
Adjust as follows.
7.1. With the engine off, place the deck engagement/
lift lever in the top cutting position (not BLADES
STOP position). See Figure 8.
Top Cutting Position
Not BLADES STOP Position
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Figure 8