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9. After adjustment, check the front-to-rear slope again,
continue adjusting the nut until the front blade tip is
1.6 to 7.9 mm (1/16 to 5/16 inch) lower than the rear
blade tip
(Figure
51).
10. When the front-to-rear blade slope is correct check the
side-to-side level of the mower again, refer to
from Side to Side (page
Removing the Mower
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the
blade control switch.
2. Ensure the parking brake is engaged, stop the engine,
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop
before leaving the operating position.
3. Lower the height-of-cut lever to the lowest position.
4. Remove the hairpin cotter from the front support rod
and remove the rod from the deck bracket
53). Carefully lower the front of the mower deck to
the ground.
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Figure 53
1. Front support rod
2. Locking nut
5. Using the mower deck handles, lift the mower deck and
hanger brackets clear of the rear lift rod and lower the
mower carefully to the ground
Leveling
37).
(Figure
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3. Deck bracket
(Figure
54).
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2
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1. Mower deck
2. Hanger bracket
6. Slide the mower deck rearward to remove the mower
belt from the engine pulley.
7. Slide the mower deck out from underneath the
machine.
Note: Retain all parts for future installation.
Mower Belt Maintenance
Inspecting the Belts
Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check the belts for
wear/cracks.
Check the belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks, or any
other damage. Replace damaged belts.
Replacing the Mower Belt
Squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping when
cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks, and cracks are
signs of a worn mower belt. Replace the mower belt if any of
these conditions are evident.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the
blade-control switch.
2. Move the motion-control levers outward to the park
position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Set the height-of-cut at the lowest cutting position of
38 mm (1-1/2 inches).
4. Using a spring-removal tool (Toro part no. 92-5771),
remove the idler spring from the deck hook to remove
tension on the idler pulley, and roll the belt off of the
pulleys
(Figure
55).
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Figure 54
3. Rear lift rod
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