Replacement Part List

18 Section 4 — Product care
Adjustments
WARNING
Shut the engine off, remove the ignition key and engage
the parking brake before making adjustments. Protect your
hands by using heavy gloves when handling the blades.
Note : Check the tractor’s tire pressure before
performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer
to Tires on page 11 for information regarding tire
pressure.
Adjusting the Deck
Leveling the Deck (Front-To-Rear)
The front of the deck is supported by a stabilizer
bar that can be adjusted to level the deck from
front to rear. The front of the deck should be
between ⁄” and ⁄” lower than the rear of the
deck. Adjust if necessary as follows:
1. Park the tractor on a firm, level surface
and place the deck lift lever in the middle
position and rotate the blade nearest the
discharge chute so that it is parallel with the
tractor.
2. Measure the distance from the front of the blade
tip to the ground and the rear of the blade tip
to the ground. The front of the deck should be
between ⁄” and ⁄” less than the rear of deck.
3. Determine the approximate distance
necessary for proper adjustment and
proceed, if necessary.
4. To raise the front of the deck, loosen the
outer nut then tighten (thread inward) the nut
against the front hanger bracket. See Figure
4-5. When proper adjustment is achieved,
re-tighten the outer nut to 25-30 ft.-lbs.
Figure 4-5
5. To lower the front of the deck, loosen the
outer nut then loosen (thread outward) the
nut, away from the front hanger bracket.
See Figure 4-5. When proper adjustment is
achieved, re-tighten the outer nut.
Leveling the Deck (Side-to-Side)
If the deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a
side-to-side adjustment can be performed. Adjust if
necessary as follows:
1. With the tractor parked on a firm, level
surface, place the deck lift lever in the
middle position and rotate both blades so
that they are perpendicular with the tractor.
2. Measure the distance from the outside of
the left blade tip to the ground and the
distance from the outside of the right blade
tip to the ground. Both measurements taken
should be equal. If they’re not, proceed to
the next step.
3. Under the rear fenders inside the wheels
there is a lift adjustment rod for each side of
the deck. See Figure 4-6.
Figure 4-6
4. Minor side-to-side adjustments should be
made using primarily the left adjustment rod.
5. To raise the left side of the deck, loosen the
upper nut on the end of the lift rod, then
turn the lower nut clockwise. When the
proper adjustment is achieved, tighten the
upper nut to secure in place. To lower the
left side of the deck, loosen the upper nut
on the end of the lift rod, then turn the lower
nut counterclockwise. When the proper
adjustment is achieved, tighten the upper
nut to 25-30 ft-lbs. to secure in place.
6. The deck is properly leveled when both
blade tip measurements taken earlier are
equal.
Adjusting the Deck Height
The height of the deck can be adjusted to ensure that
the setting on your deck height lever is accurate. To
adjust the deck height proceed as follows:
1. Park the tractor on a firm, level surface
and place the deck lift lever in the
highest position (4”) and rotate the blade
nearest the discharge chute so that it is
perpendicular with the tractor.
2. Measure the distance from the outside of
the left blade tip to the ground and the
distance from the outside of the right blade
tip to the ground. Both measurements taken
should be 4”. If they’re not, proceed to the
next step.
3. Using the right and left lift rods, raise or
lower the necessary side of the deck until
both sides are measured at 4” from the
pavement.
Adjusting the Deck Wheels
WARNING
Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of
the deck.
Note: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature
of the deck and are not designed to support the
weight of the deck.
The deck wheels should be approximately ⁄⁄”
above the ground when the deck is set in the
desired height setting. To adjust the deck wheels
see the Assembly & Set-Up section for instructions.
Seat Adjustment
Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section of this
manual for seat adjustment instructions.
WARNING
Before operating the tractor, make sure the seat is engaged
in the seat-stop. Engage the parking brake. Stand behind
the machine and pull back on seat until it clicks into place.
Parking Brake Adjustment
If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when
the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the
tractor’s rear wheels can roll with the parking brake
applied (and the hydrostatic relief valve open), the
brake is in need of adjustment. See your authorized
service dealer to have the brake adjusted.
Hydrostatic Neutral Adjustment
If the tractor creeps forward or rearward when
neither the forward nor reverse pedal is depressed,
contact your local authorized dealer to have the
neutral setting properly adjusted.
Wheel Alignment
If your tractor pulls to one side or is out of alignment,
a wheel alignment might be necessary. Take your
tractor to an authorized service dealer to have the
wheels properly aligned.
Off-Season Storage
If your lawn tractor is not going to be operated
for an extended period of time (thirty days to
approximately six months), the lawn tractor should
be prepared for storage. Store the lawn tractor in a
dry and protected location. If stored outside, cover
the lawn tractor (including the tires) to protect it
from the elements. The procedures outlined below
should be performed whenever the lawn tractor is
placed in storage.
1. Change the engine oil and filter following
the instructions provided in the Engine
Operator’s Manual.
WARNING
Never store the lawn tractor with fuel in the tank indoors or in
poorly ventilated enclosures, where fuel fumes may reach an
open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater,
clothes dryer, etc.
2. Service the engine as instructed in the separate
Engine Operator’s Manual.