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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
FRONT_TO-REAR ADJUSTMENT (See Fig 26B)
• Measure height, from level surface, of right side blade tips
atfront and rearof mower deck. Ifdistances are equalor not
more than lib inch lower in front, no adiustment is neces-
sary..
o Ifadjustment is necessary, loosen front eccentric mounting
screws and turn front adjustment eccentric clockwise or
counterclockwise as required. NOTE: When groove on
eccentric is pointed straight forward, front of mower deck is
at lowest point. Turn both eccentrics so grooves are
pointing same direction (up or down).
Ifmore adjustment is necessary, front of mower deck may be
raised or lowered by relocating eccentric mounting screws in
higher or lower position on mower deck mounting bracket.
e Hold eccentric with a wrench while tightening eccentric
mounting screws securely..
TO ADJUST MOWER DECK HEIGHT
(See Fig. 27)
Before making any mower deck height adjustments check air
pressure in all four tires.. All tires must be properly inflated for
mower deck height to be properly adiusted.. For recommended
air pressure, see "Product Specifications" on page 3o
The main frame on the lawn tractor should be level across the
front from left side to right side..If main frame will not sit level, the
two outstde axle mounting screws may be too tight. The two
outside mounting screws must be loose enough to allow front
axle to pivot, NOTE: Do Not loosen center mounting screw.
• Place tractor on a level surface..
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Place cutting height in lowest position (No. t see inset).
Measure height of mower deck from bottom edge of left
front corner to ground. Height should be t-3/4 inches, if
adjustment is necessary, go to next step..
Locate adjustment nut near left mower deck lift arm (see
Fig. 27)°
Loosen jam nut on adjustment rod
Turn adjustment nut to obtain 1-3/4 inches. NOTE: Turn
adjustment nut clockwise to raise mower deck or counteF
clockwise to lower mower deck.
e Re-check measurement as outlined above.. If more
adjustment is necessary, turn adjustment nut until
height ol mower deck is 1-3/4 inches..
• Tighten jam nut up against adjustment nut
• Check and adjust level of mower deck as outlined in
paragraph TO LEVEL MOWER .DECK.
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MOWER DECK MOUNTING MOWER DECK LEVELIN G
BRACKET ADJUSTMENT HOLES
FIG. 26B
MEMORY ROD
CUTTING HEIGHT (CUTTING
ADJUSTMENT
PEDAL HEIGHT
PosmoN
NO.,t)
VIEMORY
ADJUSTMENT
NUT
JAM NUT
MOWER DECK
LIFT ARM
ViEW FROM LEFT SIDE OF TRACTOR
FIG. 27
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