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6. The mower blade should be a 1/4 to 3/8 inch
(6 to 10 mm) lower at position A than at position B
(Fig. 68). If it is not correct, proceed to the following
steps.
Front
Figure 68
MEASURE FROM CUT-
TING EDGE TO A LEV-
EL SURFACE
Figure 69
Note: Both of the front swivels need to be adjusted the
same amount to maintain equal chain tension.
7. Loosen the front swivel jam nuts, at the front of the
right and left swivels, approximately a 1/2 inch
(13 mm) (Fig. 70).
8. Adjust the lift nuts on both the left and the right side of
the machine to achieve 1/4 to 3/8 inch (6 to 10 mm)
lower in front at A than in the rear at B (Fig. 70).
9. Tighten both swivel jam nuts against the front swivel
to lock the height.
10. Check to make sure there is equal tension on the
chains and adjust again if needed.
Adjusting the Compression Spring
1. Raise the mower lift lever to the transport position
(Fig. 16).
2. Check the distance between the two large washers, it
needs to be 11–1/2 inches (29.2 cm) (Fig. 70).
3. Adjust this distance, by loosening the spring jam nut
and turning the nut in front of each spring (Fig. 70).
Turning the nut clockwise will shorten the spring;
counter–clockwise will lengthen the spring.
4. Lock the nut into position by tightening the spring jam
nut (Fig. 70).
A
B
2
m–1078
m–6831
1. 11–1/2 inch (29.2 cm)
between the large
washers
2. Front nut
3. Spring jam nut
m–2539
Cleaning Under the Deck
Remove grass buildup under the deck daily.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to
the neutral locked position 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. Raise the deck to the transport position.
4. Raise the front of the machine by using the Z Stand;
refer to Using the Z Stand, page 30.
Unit could fall onto someone and cause serious
injury or death.
Use extreme caution when operating unit on
Z Stand.
Use only for cleaning deck and removing
blades.
Do not keep unit on Z Stand for extended
periods of time.
Always shut engine off and set parking brake
before performing any maintenance to deck.
Inspecting the Belts
Inspect all belts every 100 hours.
50
8
1
3
Figure 70
4. Front swivel
5. Swivel jam nut
6. Lift nut
7. Front support arm
8. Large washer
Warning
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