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DECK LEVELING
Note:
Small adjustments can be accomplished by
increasing the tire pressure in the tire on the low
side.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and
disengage the blade control switch.
2. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove key. Engage parking brake.
3. Check the air pressure in the drive tires. If
needed, adjust to the recommended inflation;
refer to Checking the Tire Pressure in the
Drive System Maintenance section.
4. Set the height of cut to the desired position.
5. Raise the discharge deflector.
6. Carefully rotate the blades front to rear.
Measure from the tip of the front blade to the
level surface.
NOTE: In most conditions, the back tips should be
adjusted 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) higher than the fronts.
7. Fine tune the deck lift assemblies by loosening
turnbuckle jam nuts. Then turn the turnbuckle
until blade is at the correct height.
8. The single point adjustment can be utilized to
gain more adjustment.)
9. Re-measure until all four sides are the correct
height. Tighten all the jam nuts on the deck lift
arm assemblies.
10. Lower discharge deflector.
11. If the four deck links do not have enough
adjustment to achieve accurate cut height with
the desired rake, the single point adjustment
can be utilized to gain more adjustment
12. To adjust the single point system, fist loosen
jam nuts on the HOC link assembly (A).
13. If the deck is too low, lengthen/loosen HOC link
turnbuckle by rotating it counterclockwise. If
the deck is too high, shorten/tighten HOC link
turnbuckle (B) by rotating it clockwise.
14. Re-tighten HOC link jam nuts.
15. Repeat steps 6 through 10.
PUMP DRIVE BELT TENSION
Self-tensioning – No adjustment necessary.
MOWER DECK DRIVE BELT TENSION
Self-tensioning – No adjustment necessary.
PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Check to make sure brake is adjusted properly.
This procedure must be followed after the first 100
hours or when a brake component has been
removed or replaced.
1. Drive the machine onto a level surface.
2. Disengage the blade control switch (PTO),
move the motion control levers to the neutral
locked position and set the parking brake.
3. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to
stop and remove the key.
4. Raise the back of the machine up and support
the machine with jack stands.
CAUTION
Raising the mower for service or
maintenance relying solely on mechanical
or hydraulic jacks could be dangerous. The
mechanical or hydraulic jacks may not be
enough support or may malfunction
allowing the unit to fall, which could cause
injury.
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