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•
Insert the shoulder screw in the one of four index
holes that will give the gauge wheel a 1/4 to 1/2
inch clearance with the ground.
•
Note the index hole of the just adjusted wheel,
and adjust the other gauge wheels into the
respective index holes on the other gauge wheel
brackets on the deck.
DECK MAINTENANCE
Cleaning And Blade Care
WARNING: Before performing any main-
tenance, place the PTO switch in the
"OFF" position, engage the parking
brake lever, turn the ignition key to the
"OFF" position and remove the key from
the switch. When servicing the mower
deck, be careful not to cut yourself on
the sharpened blades.
Clean the underside of the mower deck at the end of
the mowing season or when buildup of cut material
on the underside is noticed.
Once a month remove the belt covers to remove any
accumulation of grass clippings from around the
spindle pulleys and V-belt. Clean more often when
mowing tall, dry grass.
The cutting blades must be kept sharp at all times.
Sharpen the cutting edges of the blades evenly so
that the blades remain balanced and the same angle
of sharpness is maintained. If the cutting edge of a
blade has been sharpened to within 5/8 inch of the
wind wing radius, it is recommended that new blades
be installed. See Figure 31.
Wind
Wing
Figure 31
The blades may be removed as follows.
•
Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer
to Deck Removal on page 26) then gently flip the
deck over to expose its underside.
5/8" From
Radius
29
•
Use a 15/16 inch wrench to hold the hex nut on
top of the spindle assembly when loosening the
hex nut securing the blade. A block of wood may
be placed between the deck housing and the
cutting edge of the blade to assist in removal of
the hex nut securing the blade. Refer to Figure
32.
•
When reinstalling the blades, be sure they are
installed so that the wind wings are pointing
upward toward the top of the deck.
•
Reinstall the deck (refer to Deck Installation on
page 26).
Hex Nut
15/16" Wrench
Figure 32
DECK LUBRICATION
•
After every 10 hours of operation and/or before
putting the deck into winter storage, lubricate
the
spindle
assemblies
multipurpose lithium grease. The lube fittings
are located in the spindle housing and can be
accessed from underneath the deck.
•
After every 10 hours of operation and/or before
putting the deck into winter storage, lubricate
the spindle belt idler bracket with a No. 2
multipurpose lithium grease. The lube fitting is
located in the top of the shoulder bolt securing
the idler bracket.
•
After every 25 hours of operation and/or before
putting the deck into winter storage, lubricate
the
deck
gauge
multipurpose lithium grease.
Wood Block
In Position
with
a
No.
wheels
with
a
No.
2
2
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