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Figure 76
1. Counterbalance test port
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2. Counterbalance adjusting
screw
Mower Maintenance
Pivoting (Tilting) the Front
Cutting Unit Upright
Note: Although not needed for normal maintenance
procedures, the front cutting unit can be pivoted (tilted)
to an upright position. Should you desire to tilt the
cutting unit, proceed as follows:
1. Raise the center and wing cutting units slightly off of
the floor, set the parking brake, and stop the engine.
Remove the ignition key.
2. Remove the hairpin cotter securing dampers to lift
arms (Figure 77). Pivot damper toward deck housing.
1. Damper
3. Remove the hairpin cotter and clevis pin securing
the height-of-cut chains to the rear of the cutting
unit (Figure 78).
1. Height-of-cut chain
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Figure 77
2. Hair pin cotter
Figure 78
2. U-bolt