Craftsman C459.60410 Operator's Manual page 23

Side to Side
If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side
adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows:
1. With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the deck lift
lever in the second from the top notch (second highest position)
and rotate both blades so that they are perpendicular with the
tractor.
2. Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade tip to the
ground and the distance from the outside of the right blade tip to
the ground. Both measurements taken should be equal. If they're
not, proceed to the next step.
3. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex cap screw on the left deck
hanger bracket. See Figure 21.
4. Balance the deck by using a wrench to turn the adjustment gear
(found immediately behind the hex cap screw just loosened)
clockwise/up or counterclockwise/down. The deck is properly
balanced when both blade tip measurements taken earlier are
equal.
5. Retighten the hex cap screw on the left deck hanger bracket when
proper adjustment is achieved.
Seat Adjustment
Refer to the Assembly section of this manual for seat adjustment
instructions.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Hex Cap Screw
Figure 21
Parking Brake Adjustment
Never attempt to adjust the brakes while the engine is running. Always
disengage PTO (blade engage) lever, move shift lever into neutral
position, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake pedal
is completely depressed, or if the tractor's rear wheels can roll with the
parking brake applied, the brake is in need of adjustment. Contact the
nearest Sears Service Center to have your brakes properly adjusted.
To locate the nearest Parts & Repair Service Center or to schedule
service, contact 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
CUTTING DECK REMOVAL
To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:
1. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF)
position and engage the parking brake.
2. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom
notch on the right fender.
3. Remove the self-tapping screw (A) that secures the belt-keeper
rod from around the tractor's PTO pulley, then remove the belt
keeper rod (B). See Figure 22.
C
NOTE: Make a mental note what hole the other end of the belt-keeper
rod is inserted in for reinstallation purposes.
4. Remove the belt (C) from around the tractor's PTO pulley. See
Figure 22.
Avoid pinching injuries. Never place your fingers on the idler spring or
between the belt and a pulley while removing the belt.
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WARNING
B
Figure 22
WARNING
A