24 se c t i O n 6— Ma i n t e n a n c e & ad j u s t M e n t s
Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is 2.
parallel with the tractor.
Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the
ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground. The
first measurement taken should be between ⁄ and ⁄ less
than the second measurement.
Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper 4.
adjustment and proceed, if necessary.
5.
Using a wrench, raise or lower the left and right side of the 6.
The deck is properly leveled when the front tip of the 7.
blade is ⁄
on the left and right rear deck hanger links when proper
adjustment is achieved.
Adjusting the Belt Tension
To tighten or loosen the tension on the belt, tighten or loosen
the jam nuts on the U-rod, see Fig. 6-8, until a ten-pound pull
with a spring scale deflects the belt about ⁄
Leveling the Deck (Side to Side)
NOTE:
information regarding tire pressure. Always level the deck side to
side before front to rear.
NOTE: When leveling the deck side-to-side, make sure the two
rear adjustment gears are set in the middle of the adjustment
range.
If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side
adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows:
With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the deck
lift pedal in a middle mowing position and rotate both outside
blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor.
Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade 2.
tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of the
NOTE: The front right deck hanger link is not adjustable
and is used to help adjust the other hanger links.
Using a wrench, raise or lower the left side of the deck by 4.
The deck is properly leveled when both blade tip measurements
are equal. Retighten the hex bolt on the front left deck hanger
bracket when proper adjustment is achieved.
Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear)
NOTE:
information regarding tire pressure. Always level the deck side to
side before front to rear.
The front of the deck should be between ⁄ and ⁄ lower than
the rear of the deck. Adjust if necessary as follows:
lift pedal in a middle position.
Figure 6-8
Figure 6-7
