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E AND ADJUSTM
FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs° 23 and 24)
IMPORTANT; DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE,. IF
THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS
NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST B'OTHFRONT':C.INKS
EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE,
To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing
should be adjusted so the front s app rox mately 1/8'_to1/2"
lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest
position..
Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis-
tance "F" directly in front of and behind the mandrel at
bottom edge of mower'housing as shown.
Before making any necessary adjustments,checkthat
:, both front links are equal in length.
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If linksare not equal in length, adjust one linkto same
length as other fink_
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T0 Iowerfront of mowerhousing, loosen nut"G" on both
front links an equal number of turns.
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When distance "F" is 1/8" to t/2" _ower at front than
rear, tighten nut"H" against trunnion on both front links.
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To raise front of mower housing, loosen nut "H" from
trunnion on both front links.. Tighten nut "G" on both
front links an equal number of turns,
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When distance "F" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than
rear, tighten nut "H" against trunnion on both front
links.
NOTE= Each full turn of nut "G" wilt change dim. "F" by
approximately 3/8",
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Recheck side-to-side adjustrnenL
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TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT
MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig° 25)
Parktractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake_
Remove four screws from L.H. mandrel cover and
remove cover.
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Rolt belt over the top of LHI, mandrel pulley.
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Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.
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Remove belt from idler pulleys.
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Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have
accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck
surface_
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Check primary idler arm and two idlersto see that they
rotate freely_
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Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm
and bolt in mower' housing.
MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Figo25)
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Install belt in both idlers, Make sure belt is in both belt
keepers at the idlers as shown.
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install new belt onto electric clutch pulley.
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Roll belt into upper groove of LoHomandrel pulley.
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Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the
grooves correctly and inside belt keepers.
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Reassemble L,H. mandrel cover',
LH,
SCREWS
MANDREL
COVER_\_
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IDLER
PULLEYS
ELECTRIC
CLUTCH
PULLEY
FIG. 23
BOTH FRONT LINKS SHOULD BE EQUAL IN LENGTH
=_G=_
NUT "H
FRONT LINKS
IDLER ARM
BELT
KEEPERS
FIG. 25
MOWER
DRIVE
BELT
FIG. 24
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