Deck Lift - White Outdoor LT-5 Service Manual

700 SERIES LAWN TRACTORS
5.

DECK LIFT

5.1. In an advancement over the box-frame design,
the deck height and engagement functions are
isolated from one-another.
5.2. The deck lift control, located on the right fender,
rotates a cross-shaft and two slotted bell-cranks
(lift shaft assembly) that draw up and back on
the deck lift rods.
Lift-shaft
bushing
NOTE: The slotted configuration of the bell-
crank arms suspends the deck, yet allows it to
float upward as the anti-scalp wheels encounter
bumps.
5.3. The the deck lift links are distinct from left to
right: there are two different part numbers.
See Figure 5.3.
Left-side has flat at front
Embossed ridge faces inboard,
away from frame channel
NOTE: Lift link position and orientation.
See Figure 5.2.
Deck lift lever
Bellcrank (right side)
Lift rod
Figure 5.2
Figure 5.3
5.4. The bushings that support the lift shaft assembly
are easily replaced. See Figure 5.4.
Hex bushing
E-clip
retaining ring
• Remove the cutting deck, or support it using
2"X4" dimensional lumber or similar, to relieve
the weight from the linkages.
• Lift and safely support the back of the tractor.
• Remove the rear wheels using a 1/2" wrench
(not absolutely necessary, but eases access).
• Remove the "E" clips from the shaft, and replace
the bushings one at a time.
• Reverse the removal process to install deck lift
shaft assembly bushings.
5.5. If it is necessary to remove the lift shaft assem-
bly, the job can be done without removing the
fenders.
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Figure 5.4