E AND ADJUSTMENTS
FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs°21 and 22)-
IMPORTANT= DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDEo IF
THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS
NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONTLINKS
EQUALLY SO MOWER WELLSTAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE
To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing
shouldbe adjusted sothe front is approximately1/8" to 1/2"
lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest
position.
Check adjustment on r_ghtside of tractor. Measure dis-
tance "F" directly in front of and behind the mandrel at
bottom edge of mower housing as shown.
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Before making any necessary adjustments, checkthat
both front links are equal in length.
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If links are not equal in length, adjust one linkto same
length as other link.
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To lowerfront of mower housing, loosennut"G"on both
front linksan equal number'of turns.
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When distance =F" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than
rear, tightennut"H" againsttrunnionon bothfront links.
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To raise front of mower housing, loosen nut "H" from
trunnionon both front links° Tighten nut "G" on both
front links an equal number of turns.
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When distance "F" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than
rear, tighten nut "H" against trunnion on both front
links.
NOTE: Each full turn of nut "G" wilt change dim. "F" by
approximately 3/8"o
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Recheck side-to_sideadjustment.
FIG. 21
BOTH FRONT'LINKS SHOULD BE EQUAL IN LENGTH
FRONT LINKS
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TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT
MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 23) -
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Park tractor' o n a level surface. Engage parking brake.
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Remove four screws from LH. mandrel cover and
remove cover.
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Roll belt over the top of LH. mandrel pulley.
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Remove belt from electric clutch pulley..
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Remove belt from idler'pulleys.
°
Remove any dirt or'grass clippings which may have
accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck
surface.
°
Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they
rotate freely.
°
Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm
and bolt in mower housing,
MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig. 23) -
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Install belt in both idlers. Make sure belt is in both belt
keepers at the idlers as shown.
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Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley,
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Roll belt into upper groove of L.H. mandrel pulley.
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Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the
grooves correctly and inside belt keepers.
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Reassemble L,H. mandrel cover_
ELECTRIC
L,H,
SCREWS
CLUTCH
MANDREL
IDLER
SPRtNG
PULLEY
PULLEYS
PRIMARY
IDLER ARM
MANDREl
MOWER
DRIVE
BELT
BELT
KEEPERS
BOLT IN
MOWER
HOUSING
FIG. 23
FIG. 22
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