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6. Loosen the carrier frame mounting bolts on
both sides of the machine (Figure 78).
7. Align the carrier frame and engine deck to
match 1-5/16 inch (33 mm), plus or minus a
1/4 inch (6 mm) at location A (Figure 78).
8. Tighten the carrier frame mounting bolts on
both sides of the machine.
Figure 78
1. Carrier Frame
2. Top of engine deck
3. Carrier frame mounting
bolts
Checking the Engine Deck Height
1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Adjust the tire pressure in the
rear tires to specifications; refer to
Drive System Maintenance, page 37 .
4. Measure engine deck height at location A
(Figure 79).
4. Location A, 1-5/16 inch (33
mm) ±1/4 inch (6 mm)
5. Straight edge
6. Carrier frame cross channel
Figure 79
1. Back view of machine
2. Top of engine deck
5. Measure engine deck height at location B
(Figure 79).
6. If the height at location A and B are not the
same, change tire pressure slightly to make
them the same.
Checking the Carrier Frame
Front-to-Rear Pitch
The carrier frame must have a pitch between 1/8
inch (3 mm) to 3/8 inch (9 mm) over the length of
24 inches (61 cm) on the carrier frame (Figure 80).
1. Measure out 24 inches (61 cm) on the carrier
frame (Figure 80).
Figure 80
1. Carrier Frame
2. 1/8 inch -3/8 inch (3-10
mm) pitch over 24 inch (61
cm) length
3. 24 inches (61 cm)
2. Measure carrier frame height at location A
(Figure 80).
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3. Tires
4. Same height at locations A
and B
4. Height at locations A and B
5. Caster Wheel
6. Caster spacers
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