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14. Re-tighten front and rear height-of-cut plate
mounting bolts.
Important: Torque the front and rear
height-of-cut plate mounting bolts to 27-
33 ft-lb (37-45 N-m).
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.
Do Not rely solely on mechanical or
hydraulic jacks for support. Use
adequate jack stands or equivalent
support.
5. Lift park brake lever and hold in engaged
position.
6. Tighten brake spring nut on RH link
assembly until the swivel separates from
retainer. Use a feeler gage to detect when
this gap occurs.
7. Repeat step 6 for the LH side.
8. Disengage and re-engage park brake.
9. Repeat steps 6 and 7.
10. Remove jack stands.
MOTION CONTROL LINKAGE
ADJUSTMENT
Located on either side of the fuel tank, below
the seat are the pump control linkages.
Rotating the pump linkage with a 1/2 inch
wrench allows fine tuning adjustments so that
the machine does not move in neutral. Any
adjustments should be made for neutral
position only.
WARNING
Engine must be running and drive wheels
must be turning so adjustments can be
performed. Contact with moving pars or hot
surfaces may cause personal injury.
Keep fingers, hands, and clothing clear of
rotating components an hot surfaces.
1. Prior to starting the engine, push the deck
lift pedal and remove the height of cut pin.
Lower deck to the ground.
2. Raise the rear of machine up and support
with jack stands (or equivalent support) just
hight enough to allow drive wheels to turn
freely.
3. Remove the electrical connection from the
seat safety switch, located under the bottom
cushion of the seat. The switch is a part of
the seat assembly.
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