Deck Adjustments; Deck Leveling; Deck Lift Tension Spring Adjustment - HUSTLER Super S General Service Manual

Deck Leveling

Leveling the deck must be done in the following manner
and order:
1. Check tire pressures to make certain they are properly
inflated before
recommended pressures are as follows:
Drive wheels tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . 8–12 psi
Gauge wheels tire pressure. . . . . . . . . 8–12 psi
Stop engine. Make sure the deck clutch switch is in
the down (OFF) position. Place the steering control
levers in the neutral position. Place the park brake
lever in the park brake position before leaving the
machine.
2. Park the unit on a hard flat surface. Place 3" blocks
under the points shown in Figure 6-1 or Figure 6-2.
3. Place the deck height pin in the 3.25" position.
4. Lower the deck onto the blocks.
5. Adjust the nut on each deck level rod end over the
three (3) blocks so that the deck is sitting on the block
and the nut is on the deck level spacer. Figure 6-3
6. 48"/52"/60" Decks – Adjust the last nut on the right
rear corner so that the deck level rod end is not loose.
36" Decks – Adjust the last nut on the front left corner
so that the deck level rod end is not loose.
36" Decks
A
A. 3" Block
Figure 6-1
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DECK ADJUSTMENTS

starting to level deck.
A
A
48"/52"/60" Decks
A
The
A
A. 3" Block
A
B
A. Nut
B. Deck level spacer

Deck Lift Tension Spring Adjustment

Occasionally it may be necessary to re-adjust the deck lift
spring tension.
Place the deck height pin in the 3.25" position before
adjusting the spring.
6-1
A
Figure 6-2
C
C. Rod end
Figure 6-3
REV A