Mower Levelling, 42; Mower Belt Stop Adjustment; Mower Levelling - Simplicity 6100 Series Operator's Manual

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Mower Belt Stop Adjustment - 36" Mower
The right arbor belt stop should be adjusted
so that it is 1/8 inch (3 mm) from the belt
with the PTO engaged (see figure 41). If it is
not, loosen the nut and lockwasher and
move the belt stop until the 1 / 8 inch clear¬
ance is reached. Then retighten the nut while
holding the belt stop from moving.
Figure 41. Right Arbor Beit Stop
Adjustment
Mower Levelling - 36" Mower
If the 36 inch mower is giving an uneven cut,
or if one side of the mower cuts at a different
height than the other side, then the mower
needs levelling. Remember improper pres¬
sure can cause an uneven cut. To level the
mower, proceed as follows:
WARNING
To avoid accidental starting during
levelling check, remove ignition key
and then remove the spark plug wire
and fasten it away from the spark
plug.
1. With the mower installed, place the
tractor on a smooth level surface, such
as a concrete floor.
2. Check for bent blades, and replace if
necessary.
3. Engage the clutch. Arrange the mow¬
er blades so that they are both point¬
ing from side-to-side, perpendicular
to the tractor.
4. Measure the distance between the
outside tips of each blade and the
ground. If there is more'thanl/8 inch '
(3 mm) difference between the mea¬
surements on each side, proceed to :
step 5. If there is 1/8 inch or less/
difference proceed to step 6.
5. Remove the cotter pin holding on the
mower levelling rod (figure 42). Shor¬
ten the rod to raise the left side of the
mower, or lengthen the rod to lower
the left side of the mower. Put the]
levelling rod back in its hole and/
recheck the measurements. When both!
sides are the same height, replace the|
cotter pin in the levelling rod. |
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6. Disengage mower clutch to arrange/
the blades so they are facing front to /
back, parallel with the tractor. Engage "
mower clutch again. j
7. Measure the distance to the ground
from the front tip of the left blade and
the rear tip of the right blade. The .
measurements should be equal. If they
are not, proceed as follows.
8. Remove the cotter pins and pins from
the hitch clevises (figure 42). Turn ■
each clevis an equal number of turns :
in the same direction. Shorten the :
hitch rods to raise the front of the,
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