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Deck Spindles
The deck spindles should be lubricated after every 10 hour of
operation. Grease fittings can be found on top of each spindle
bolt. See Fig. 6-9. Lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent
No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease. Using a grease gun, apply
two pumps (minimum) or sufficient grease to the spindle shaft.
Grease Fittings
Figure 6-9
Adjustments
WARNING!
Shut the engine off, remove the
ignition key and engage the parking brake before
making adjustments. Protect your hands by using
heavy gloves when handling the blades.
NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before performing
any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 25 for
information regarding tire pressure.
Seat Adjustment
Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section of this manual for seat
adjustment instructions.
WARNING!
Before operating the tractor, make sure
the seat is engaged in the seat-stop. Engage the
parking brake. Stand behind the machine and pull
back on seat until it clicks into place.
Deck Leveling Adjustments
WARNING!
Shut the engine off, remove the
ignition key and engage the parking brake before
making adjustments. Protect your hands by using
heavy gloves when handling the blades.
NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before performing any
deck leveling adjustments. Refer to CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE on
page 10 for information regarding tire pressure.
Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear)
The front of the cutting deck is supported by a hanger that can
be adjusted to level the deck from front to rear. The front of the
deck should be between 1⁄4" and 3⁄8" lower than the rear of the
deck. Adjust as follows:
1.
Park the tractor on a firm, level surface and place the lift
lever in a middle position.
NOTE: On models with electric lift, place the cutting height
lever in a middle position and use the lift switch to lower
the deck to that position.
2.
Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is
parallel with the tractor.
3.
Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the
ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground. The
first measurement taken should be between 1⁄4" and 3⁄8" less
than the second measurement.
Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper
adjustment and proceed, if necessary.
4.
To
raise the front of the deck, tighten (thread inward) the
hex nuts against the front hanger bracket.
5.
To
lower the front of the deck, loosen (thread outward) the
hex nuts, away from the front hanger bracket.
See Fig. 6-10.
Figure 6-10
6.
Retighten the hex nuts when proper adjustment is
achieved.
Leveling the Deck (Side to Side)
If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side
adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows:
1.
With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the
lift lever in the middle position and rotate both blades so
that they are perpendicular with the tractor.
2.
Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade
tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of the
right blade tip to the ground. Both measurements taken
should be equal. If they're not, proceed to the next step.
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