Full Product Manual

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
5. To l ower the front of the deck, loosen the outer nut then loosen (thread
outward) the nut, away from the front hanger bracket. See Figure 19. 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 20.
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. (33.9-40.7 N–m) 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” (10cm)) 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” (10cm). 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” (10cm) 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 1⁄4”–1⁄2” (6.4–12.7 mm) above the
ground when the deck is set in the desired height setting. To adjust the deck wheels
see the Assembly section for instructions.
Seat Adjustment
Refer to the Assembly section of this manual for seat adjustment instructions.
Figure 20
WARNING
Before operating the tractor, make sure the seat is engaged in the
seat-stop. Engage the parking brake. Stand behind the tractor 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, the
brake is in need of adjustment. See your authorized service dealer to have the brake
adjusted.
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.
Front Wheel Alignment
If your tractor pulls to one side or is out of alignment, a wheel alignment might be
necessary. Ensure each tire is properly inflated per the inflation pressure indicated
on the tire sidewall. If the problem persists, the front axle tie rods may be out
of alignment. Take your tractor to an authorized service dealer to have the front
wheels properly aligned.
Service
Deck Removal
To remove the deck, proceed as
follows:
1. Power off the tractor, remove
the key from the key switch,
and engage the parking brake.
2. Lower the deck by moving the
deck lift lever into the lowest
(#1) position on the right
fender.
3. Disconnect the deck motor(s)
from the adapters on the
underside of the tractor.
Rotate the connectors 1/4-turn
counterclockwise and pull
down. See Figure 21.
Looking at the deck from the left side of the tractor, locate the bow-tie pin on the
rear left side of the deck. See Figure 22.
4. Remove the pin and slide the deck pin out of the deck lift arm. See Figure 22.
5. Repeat the above steps on the tractor’s right side.
6. Pull the bow-tie pin out of the front deck lift rod securing it to the deck. See
Figure 23. Slide the deck lift rod out of the front hanger bracket.
7. Move the deck lift lever into the top notch to raise the deck lift up and out of
the way.
(a)
(b)
Figure 21
Figure 22
Figure 23