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ERVICE
TO LEVEL MOWER
HOUSING
AND ADJUSTMENTS
Adjust the mowerwhile
tractor is parked on level ground or'
driveway.
Make sure tires are properly inflated (See
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
on page 3 of this manual).
If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust
your' mower_
SIDE-TO-SIDE
ADJUSTMENT
(See Figs 19 and 20)
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Raise mower to its highest position.
*
At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height
from bottom edge of mower to ground_ Distance "A" on
both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4"
of each other_
o
If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one
side of mower only.,
.
To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment
nut on that side_
To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment
nut on that side.
NOTE: Three full turns of adjustment
nut wilt change
mower height about 1/8"..
°
Recheck measurements
after adjusting
FIG, 19
SUSPENSION
ARM
\
LIFT LINK
ADJUSTMENT
NUT
FIG. 20
BOTTOM EDGE
OF MOWER TO
GROUND
FRONT-TO-BACK
ADJUSTMENT
(See Figs
2i and 22)
IMPORTANT:
DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE_
iF
THE
FOLLOWING
FRONT-TO-BACK
ADJUSTMENT
IS
NECESSARY,
BE SURE TO ADJUST
BOTH FRONT LINKS
EQUALLY
SO
MOWER
WiLL
STAY
LEVEL
SIDE-TO-
SIDE,
To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing
should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/4" to
3/4" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest
position.
Check adjustment on right side of tractor,
Measure dis-
tance "D" directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom
edge of mower housing as shown.
°
Before making any necessary adjustments, check that
both front links are equal in length. Both links should be
approximately
10-3/8".,
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tf links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same
length as other link.
°
To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" on both front
links an equa! number of turns.
°
When distance "D" is 1/4" to 3/4" lower' at front than
rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front
links.
°
To raise front of mower, loosen nut"F" from trunnion on
both front links. Tighten nut "E" on both front links an
equal number of turn&
o
When distance "D" is 1/4" to 3/4" lower at front than
rear, tighten nut"F" against trunnion on both front links_
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Recheck side-to-side adjustmenL
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. MANDREL
FIG. 21
BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH
NUT "F"
FRONT LINKS
TRUNNION
NUT"E"
20
FIGo 22
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