Deck Leveling Adjustment; Belt Removal & Replacement - Ferris 5901013 Operator's Manual

DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: Before adjusting the deck level, the deck lift
rod timing must be checked and/or adjusted.
1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage
the PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking
brake. Rear tires must be inflated to 18 psi (1,24
bar); front tires to 25 psi (1,72 bar).
2. Lock the deck lift pedal in the 6" (15,2 cm)
position. Place the deck height adjustment pin in
the 4" position and lower deck the lift pedal until
the arm contacts the pin.
3. Place 2 x 4 blocks under each corner of the
mower deck with the 3-1/2" sides being vertical.
See Figure 43.
4. Adjust the front eyebolts until the chains are tight
and the deck is still resting on the 2 x 4's. Tighten
jam nuts. See Figure 44.
5. Loosen the jam nuts (A, Figure 44) and turn the
adjustment bolts (B) until the chains are tight
and the rear of the deck is resting on the 2 x 4's.
Tighten the jam nuts.
6. Remove all 2 x 4 blocks from under the mower
deck.
BELT REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT
To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT
PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS.
Mower Drive Belt Removal &
Replacement
1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such
as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage
the parking brake, turn off the engine, and remove
the ignition key.
2. Remove the height adjustment pin (A, Figure 44)
and lower deck.
3. Loosen the 5/16" bolts securing the mower deck
guards and remove the guards.
WARNING
Use extreme caution when rotating the idler
pulley with the wrench, due to the increased
tension in the spring as the idler pulley is being
rotated. Injury may result if the wrench is
prematurely released while the spring is under
tension.
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair
Figure 42. 2 x 4 Locations
A
Figure 43. Deck Level Adjustment
A. Jam Nut
B. Adjustment Bolt
C. Adjustment Point
Figure 44. Lower the Mower Deck
A. Height Adjustment Pin
B
C
A
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