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• Before making any necessary adjust-
ments, check that both front links are
equal in length. Both links should be
approximately 10-3/8".
• If links are not equal in length, adjust
one link to same length as other link.
• To lower front of mower loosen nut "E"
on both front links an equal number of
turns.
• When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower
at front than rear, tighten nuts "F"
against trunnion on both front links.
• To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F"
from trunnion on both front links.
Tighten nut "E" on both front links an
equal number of turns.
• When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower
at front than rear, tighten nut "F" against
trunnion on both front links.
• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.
_,_\\ _ o_ _, Mandrel
a o =
Both Front LinksShould be Equal in Length
Nut
Mandrel Idler Pulleys
Pulley
TO ADJUST BRAKE
Your tractor is equipped with an adjust-
able brake system which is mounted on
the side of the transaxle.
If tractor requires more than six (6) feet
stopping distance at high speed _n high-
est gear, then brake must be adjusted.
Depress clutch/brake pedal and en-
gage parking brake.
• Measure distance between brake oper-
ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod,
• If distance is other than 1-9/16", loosen
Jbamnut and turn nut "A" until distance
ecomes 1-9/16". Retighten jam nut
against nut "A".
• Road test tractor for proper stopping
distance as stated above, Readjust if
necessary. If stopping distance is still
greater than six (6) feet in high_st gear,
turther maintenance is necessary. Con-
tact your nearest authorized service
center/department.
With Parking Brake "Engaged"
Jam
Nut
iArm
Front Links
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE
BELT (See Illustration Next Page)
The mower blade drive belt may be re-
placed without tools, Park the tractor on
level surface. Engage parking brake.
BELT REMOVAL-
• Remove mower from tractor (See '7-0
REMOVE MOWER" in this section of
this manual).
• Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and
idler pulleys.
• Pull belt away from mower.
BELT INSTALLATION -
• Install new belt in reverse order of re-
moval.
• Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves
and inside all belt guides.
• Install mower in reverse order of re-
moval instructions.
Do Not touch this nut.
If further brake adjustment is necessary
contact your nearest authorized service
center/department
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
Park the tractor on level surface. Engage
parking brake. For assistance, there _sa
belt installation guide decal on bottom
side of left footrest.
• Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE
MOWER" in this section of this manual.)
• Remove belt from stationary idler and
clutching idler,
• Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.
Carefully remove belt upwards from
transmission input pulley and over cool-
ing fan blades.
• Pull belt toward front of tractor and re-
move downward from around engine
23 pulley.