i A
4o tf adjustment
is necessary,
see steps 2
and 3 in Visual Adjustment
instructions
above,
5.
Recheck
measurements,
adjust if nec-
essary
until both sides are equal.
FRONT-TO-BACK
ADJUSTMENT
IMPORTANT:
Deck must be level side-
to-side.
To obtain the best cutting
results, the
mower blades should
be adjusted
so the
front tip is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear
tip when the mower is in its highest
posi-
tion.
_, CAUTION:
Blades
are sharp. Protect
your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade
with heavy cloth.
o Raise mower to highest position°
o Position
any blade so the tip is pointing
straight
forward° Measure
distance
(B)
to the ground at front and rear tip of the
blade.
B
B
If front tip of blade is not 118" to 1/2"
lower than the rear tip, go to the front of
tractor.
With an 11/16" or adjustable
wrench,
loosen jam nut A several turns to clear
adjustment
nut B,.
With a 3/4" or adjustable
wrench,
turn
front link adjustment
nut (B) clockwise
(tighten)
to raise the front of mower, or,
counterclockwise
(loosen)
to lower the
front mower.
Tighten adjust nut
B to raise mower
Loosen adjust nut
B to lower mower
Loosen jam nut A first
NOTE:
Each full turn of the adjustment
nut will change
mower height about 1/8".
• Recheck
measurements,
adjust if nec_
essary
until front tip of blade is 1/8" to
1/2" lower than the rear tip.
° Hold adjustment
nut in position
with
wrench
and tighten jam nut securely
against
adjustment
nut.
TO REPLACE
MOWER
DRIVE
BELT
MOWER
DRIVE
BELT REMOVAL
1. Park tractor
on a level surface.
Engage
parking
brake.
2.
Lower attachment
lift lever to its lowest
position.
3. Disengage
belt tension
rod (K) from
ock bracket
(L),
CAUTION:
Belt tension
rod is spring
loaded.
Have a firm grip on rod and re-
lease slowly.
4.
Remove
screws
(P) from R.H. and LoHo
mandrel
covers
and remove covers
(Q),
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