Deck Leveling Adjustment - Ferris CCWKAV19 Operator's Manual

DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: Before adjusting the deck level, the deck lift
rod timing must be checked and/or adjusted.
1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage
the PTO, stop the engine, engage the parking
brake, and remove the key from the ignition. Rear
tires must be inflated to 15 psi (103 kPa);
2. Crank the deck height adjustment handle so that
the rear deck lift rod lever (A, Figure 24) is straight
up and down. This is the middle height
adjustment. Position the height indicator (B) so
that it is centered between the fourth and fifth
height indication line and tighten.
3. Place 2 x 4 blocks under each corner of the
mower deck with the 3-1/2" sides being vertical.
See Figure 25.
4. Adjust the front 3-link hanger chain bolt to the top
of the slot on the deck and tighten. Adjust the rear
5-link hanger chain bolt to the bottom of the slot
on the rear of the deck and tighten.
5. Remove the blocks from under the deck.
WARNING
Mower blades are sharp. For your personal
safety, do not handle mower blades with bare
hands. Careless or improper handling of
blades may result in serious injury or death.
6. Manually position the left hand mower blade so
that the tip of the blade is pointing towards the
front and back of the mower. Measure from the
front tip of the blade on the cutting edge to the
ground. Record this distance. Measure from the
back tip of the blade on the cutting edge to the
ground. Record this distance. Repeat this process
for the right hand mower blade. The front
measurement should be 3" and the rear
measurement should be 3-1/4". If the
measurements are correct, no further adjustment
is necesary. If they are not correct continue with
Step 7.
7. Loosen the jam nut (A, Figure 26) on the adjuster
bolt (B) in the chain hanger clevis (C). Turn the
adjuster bolt until the correct measurements are
achieved. Ensure that all four hanger chains are
taut, then retighten the jam nut against the chain
hanger clevis.
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
A
Figure 24. Deck Height Position
A. Rear Deck Lift Rod Lever
B. Cutting Height Indicator
Figure 25. 2x4 Position
A
Figure 26. Deck Level Adjustment
A. Jam nut
B. Adjustment Bolt
C. Chain Hanger Clevis
B
B
C
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