Mower Deck Height - Craftsman 536.252570 Owner's Manual

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
FRONT-TO-REAR ADJUSTMENT ( See Fig. 25)
• Measure height, from level surface, of right side blade tips
at front and rearof mower deck, Ifdistances are equalor not
more than 1/8 inch lower in front, no adjustment is neces-
sary,
• If adjustment is necessary, loosen fronteccentric mounting
screws and turn front adjustment eccentric clockwise or
counterclockwise as required. NOTE: When groove en
eccentric is pointed straight forward, front of mower deck is
at lowest point. Turn both eccentrics so grooves are
pointing same direction (up or down).
If more adjustment is necessary, front of mower deck may be
raised or lowered by relocating eccentric mounting screws in
higher or tower position on mower deck mounting bracket,
• Hold eccentric with a wrench while tightening eccentric
mounting screws securely.,
TO ADJUST MOWER DECK HEIGHT
(See Fig. 26)
Before making any mower deck height adjustments check air
pressure in all four tires. AITtires must be properly inflated for
mower deck hetght to be properly adjusted,, For recommended
air pressure, see "Product Specifications" on page 4,,
The main frame on the lawn tractor shoutd be leveI across the
front from left side to right side,, If main frame witf not sit lever, the
two outside axle mounting screws may be too tight. The two
outside mounting screws must be loose enough to allow front
axle to pivot. NOTE: Do Not loosen center mounting screw.
• Piece tractor en a level surface,
e Place cutting height in lowest position (No. 1 see inset),
e Measure height of mower deck from bottom edge of left
front corner to ground,. Height should be 1-3!4 inches, tf
adjustment is necessary, go to next step.
e Locate adjustment nut near left mower deck lift arm (see
Fig. 26),
• Loosen jam nut on adjustment rod
• Turn adjustment nut to obtain 1-3/4 inches. NOTE: Turn
adjustment nut clockwise to raise mower deck or counter-
clockwise to Iower mower deck.
<= Re-check measurement as outlined above, if more
adjustment is necessary, turn adjustment nut until
height of mower deck is 1-3t4 inches.
• Tighten jam nut up against ad}ustment nut,
• Check and adjust level of mower deck as outlined in
paragraph TO LEVEL MOWER DECK.
• ""'___ ECCENTRtC[
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FRONTADJUSTMENT/_t_ _ }
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MOWER DECK MOUNTING MOWER DECK LEVELING
BRACKET ADJUSTMENT HOLES
FIG. 25
/
CUTTING HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
PEDAL
(cUTTING
HEIGHT
POSITION
No. ])
/ _ '_"-+ '_/ ADJUSTMENT ROD _ _ !/ ROD
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AD_tUSTMENT _' "_'._...
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JAM
NUT I _,,,..._
MOWER DECK
LIFT ARM
VIEW FROM LEFT SIDE OF TRACTOR
FIG,, 26
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