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Setup & Adjustments
GAS LINE INSTALLATION
1. The gas line is factory installed on the engine.
Attach loose end to fuel tank hose barb and
secure with hose clamp.
POSITIONING FRONT CASTER SPACERS
1. Using the cutting height chart, find the correct
number of spacers to be placed under the
caster swivel.
2. Remove the lynch pin and washer from the
top of caster and reposition spacers to the
desired cutting height from the chart. See figure
# 2
AXLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. To adjust rear axle, stop engine and place
drive levers in the neutral lock position, remove
spark plug wire.
2. Remove lower belt shield from underside of
rear deck for better access to axle adjustment
bolts.
3. Loosen axle pivot bolts and axle adjustment
bolts.
See figure # 1.
4. Place a jack under center of rear deck raise
the jack slightly so axle adjustment bolts may be
removed.
5. With the jack raise or lower the rear deck to
the desired position using the chart to ensure
proper height. Reinstall the axle adjustment
bolts and tighten.
A tapered punch may be used to help align the
holes. See figure #1.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to readjust drive and brake
linkages.
NOTE:
To achieve the best quality cut, the blades
should be level with the ground or slightly tipped
forward
BRAKE ROD ADJUSTMENT
1. Make sure the rod is installed into the proper
hole in the brake arm. The brake rod should be
in bottom hole on the brake arm as shown
below. Never use the upper hole. The proper
adjustment can not be achived in this position.
2. To increase braking. Turn the wing nut down
on the brake rod. Do not turn the wingnut down
to far as this will result a constant braking action
and will excessively wear the brake band and
cause premature failure.
Wingnut
Brake Rod
Brake arm