MTD 760 Operator's Manual page 20

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, WARNING
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i Never attempt to
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i make any aajusi-
merits while the
engine is running,
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i except where spec=-
f ed n the operator s
i manual.
i Never attempt to
!adjust the brakes
_ while the engine
i is running. Always
idisengage PTO, move
ishift lever into neutral
i position, stop engine
land remove key to
i preventunintended
starting.
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Figure 15
_ ARNING: Never attempt to
make any adjustments while
-- the engine is running, except
where specified in the operator's
manual.
Leveling the Deck
NOTE:Checkthe tractor'stire pressurebeforeperform-
ing any deck levelingadjustments. R eferto Tires on
page24 for informationregardingtire pressure.
Front To Rear
The front of the cuttingdeck is supportedbya stabilizer
bar that can adjustedto levelthe deck from front to rear.
The front of the deck shouldbe between1/4-inchand
3/8-inch lowerthanthe rear of thedeck. Adjustif
necessaryas follows:
1. With thetractorparkedon a firm,levelsurface,place
the deck lift leverin the top notch(highestposition)
and rotatethe blade nearestthe dischargechute so
that it is parallelwith the tractor.
2. Measurethe distancefrom the front of theblade tip to
the groundand the rearof the bladetip to the ground.
Thefirst measurement t aken shouldbe between
1/4" and3/8" less thanthe second measurement.
Determinethe approximate distancenecessaryfor
properadjustmentand proceed,if necessary,to the
next step.
3. Locatethejam nutand lock nut on the front sideof the
stabilizerbracket.See Figure14.After looseningthe
jam nut:
Tighten the lock nutto raisethe frontof the deck;
Loosenthe lock nut to lowerthe frontof the deck.
4. Retightenthe jam nut loosenedearlier whenproper
adjustmentis achieved.
Side to Side
If thecutting deckappearsto be mowingunevenly,a side
to sideadjustmentcan be performed.Adjustif necessary
as follows:
1. With thetractorparkedon a firm,levelsurface,place
the deck lift leverin the top notch(highestposition)
and rotateboth bladesso that they are perpendicular
with the tractor.
2. Measurethe distancefrom the outsideof the left blade
tip to the groundand the distancefrom theoutsideof
the rightblade tipto the ground.Bothmeasurements
takenshouldbe equal.If they'renot, proceedto the
next step.
3. Loosen,butdo NOTremove,the hexcap screwon
the left deck hangerbracket.See Figure15.
4. Balancethe deck by usinga wrenchto turnthe
adjustment g ear (foundimmediatelybehindthe hex
capscrewjust loosened)clockwise/upor counter-
clockwise/down. T hedeck is properlybalancedwhen
both bladetip measurements takenearlierare equal.
5. Retightenthe hex capscrewon the left deck hanger
bracketwhenproperadjustmentis achieved.
Parking Brake Adjustment
,_ WARNING: Never attempt to ad-
just the brakes while the engine is
running. Always disengage PTO,
move shift lever into neutral posi-
tion, stop engine and remove key
to prevent unintended starting.
If thetractordoes notcome to a completestop whenthe
brakepedal iscompletelydepressed,or if thetractor's
rear wheelscanroll with the parkingbrakeapplied,the
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