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With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface,
place the deck lift lever in the top notch (highest
position) and rotate both blades so that they are
perpendicular with the tractor.
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Measure the distance from the outside of the left
blade tip to the ground and the distance from the
outside of the right blade tip to the ground. Both
measurements taken should be equal. If they're
not, proceed to the next step.
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Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex cap screw on
the left deck hanger bracket. See Figure 14.
Adjustment Gear
Figure 14
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Balance the deck by using a wrench to turn the
adjustment gear (found immediately behind the hex
cap screw just loosened) clockwise/up or
counterclockwise/down.
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The deck is properly balanced when both blade tip
measurements taken earlier are equal.
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Retighten the hex cap screw on the left deck
hanger bracket when proper adjustment is
achieved.
Parking Brake Adjustment
WARNING:
brakes while the engine is running. Always
disengage PTO, stop engine and remove key
to prevent unintended starting.
If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when
the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the
tractor's rear wheels can roll with the parking brake
applied, the brake is in need of adjustment. The brake
disc can be found on the right side of the transmission
in the rear of the tractor. Adjust if necessary as
follows:
Hex Bolt
Never attempt to adjust the
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Looking at the transmission from the right side of
the tractor, locate the compression spring and
brake disc. See Figure 15.
Crown Nut
Brake
Disc
NOTE:
View shown from
beneath tractor.
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Carefully remove the cotter pin from the crown nut
on the right side of the brake assembly.
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Using a feeler gauge, check the gap between the
brake disc and the brake puck. Proper gap is.011".
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Tighten the crown nut until the proper gap is
achieved.
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Insert a replacement cotter pin (part number 714-
0111) into the crown nut.
Seat Adjustment
WARNING:
make sure the seat is engaged in the seat
stop, stand behind the machine and pull back
on seat until fully engaged into stop.
To adjust the position of the seat, move the lever to the
left and slide the seat forward or rearward. Make sure
seat is locked into position before operating the tractor.
Steering Adjustment
If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other,
or if the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or
wear, the steering drag links may need to be adjusted.
Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths are threaded
into the ball joint on the left side and the ball joint on the
right side:
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Loosen the jam nut found on the drag link at the
rear of the ball joint. See Figure 16.
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Remove the hex nut and lock washer on the top of
ball joint. See Figure 16.
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Hydrostatic
Transmission
Figure 15
Before operating this machine,
Brake
Rod
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