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Leveling the Mower Deck
1.
Set the anti-scalp rollers to the top holes or
remove them completely for this procedure; refer
to
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers (page
2.
Set the height-of-cut lever to the 76 mm (3 inch)
position; refer to
(page
23).
3.
Place 2 blocks, each having a thickness of 6.6
cm (2-5/8 inches), under each side of the front
edge of the deck but not under the anti-scalp
roller brackets
(Figure
4.
Place 2 blocks, each having a thickness of 7.3
cm (2-7/8 inches), under the rear edge of the
cutting deck skirt, 1 on each side of the cutting
deck
(Figure
58).
Figure 58
1. Wood block—6.6 cm
(2-5/8 inches) thick
2. Wood block—7.3 cm
(2-7/8 inches) thick
5.
Loosen the adjustment bolts on all 4 corners so
that the deck is sitting securely on all 4 blocks
(Figure
59).
Adjusting the Height of Cut
58).
3. Front edge
24).
1. Deck-lift arm
2. Chain
6.
Ensure that there is tension on all 4 chains
(Figure
7.
Tighten the 4 adjustment bolts
8.
Ensure that the blocks fit snugly under the deck
skirt and that all bolts are tight.
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9.
Verify that the deck is level by checking the
side-to-side level and front-to-rear blade slope;
repeat the deck leveling procedure if necessary.
Removing the Mower Deck
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the
parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and
disconnect the spark-plug wires from the spark
plugs.
3.
Lower the mower to the 76 mm (3 inches)
height-of-cut position.
4.
Remove the mower belt from the engine pulley;
refer to
5.
Remove the hairpin cotter and washer securing
the link pin to the frame and deck, and remove
the link bar
44
Figure 59
3. Hook
4. Adjustment bolt
59).
Replacing the Mower Belt (page
(Figure
60).
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(Figure
59).
39).
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