White Outdoor LT 165 Operator's Manual page 15

NOTE:
The deck wheels, on models so equipped, are
an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed
to support the weight of the cutting deck.
Seat Adjustment
To adjust the position of the seat on models so
equipped, move the seat adjustment lever (located
under the seat) to the left and slide the seat forward or
backwards. See Figure 8. Make sure seat is locked into
place before operating the lawn tractor.
Deck Engagement Adjustment
WARNING:
adjustment while the engine is running.
Always place speed control lever in neutral,
set the parking brake, stop engine and
remove key to prevent unintended starting.
The cutting deck engagement may be adjusted to make
certain the deck is disengaged when deck
engagement/lift lever is in the BLADES STOP position.
Correct adjustment as follows.
• With the engine off, place the deck engagement/lift
lever in the top cutting height notch (not BLADES
STOP) position.
• Unthread the parking brake knob and remove the
two flange screws which secure the cover panel in
place. See Figure 9.
• Remove the cover panel and locate the deck
disengagement rod. See Figure 10.
• Remove the hairpin clip which secures the
disengagement rod to the stabilizer shaft assembly.
See Figure 10.
• Pull the rod toward the rear of the tractor (to take up
slack), then thread the rod inward or outward
(usually only one or two turns) until the rod lines up
as precisely as possible with the hole in the
stabilizer shaft.
NOTE:
Threading the disengagement rod outward
(toward the rear of the tractor) provides for more belt
tension. Threading the disengagement rod inward
provides for less belt tension.
• Reinsert the rod in the stabilizer shaft and re-
secure it with the cotter pin removed earlier.
Check the adjustment by placing the deck engagement/
lift lever in the BLADES STOP position. The deck
should move up and forward, allowing the belt to
become loose.
• Reassemble the cover panel.
• Start the tractor's engine and test the deck
engagement/lift lever to be certain the blades fully
disengage when in the BLADES STOP.
• Repeat the adjustment procedure if necessary.
Never attempt to make the
Seat
Parking
Brake Knob
Cover Panel
Disengagement Rod
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Seat
Adjustment
Lever
Figure 8
Flange Screws
Figure 9
Stabilizer Shaft
Assembly
Figure 10