Case H40 - Fore-Aft Leveling Links; Gauge Wheels; Deck Belt Replacement

GAUGE
WHEELS
Figure 9,
6. Mower Fore-.bLft Leveling Links: See
Figure 9
These 1Wcc are adjusted at the factory
for correct mower deck level, Clean
cutting and minimum horsepower con-
sumption are dependent uwn the mdwer
being level, fore and : readjust-
ment should become iry, locate
the tractor and mowe Ievel sur-
face and place the Height SeIector Lever
in the 2-I/2" s~tting before making ad-
justrngqts. To raise the front of the
mower, first loosen the outer nut on
each link and then equally turn the in-
ner nuts r~sr~vard. To lower the front
of the mower, loosen the her nut on
each link and turn the outer nuts fore-
. ward. Check blade heights as close to
the front and rear edges of the mower
as possible. Distance between the blades
and the level surface should be the same
at both front and rear edges of mower.
7. Mower Gauge Wheels:
See Figure 9
Remove the gauge wheels after each
10 hours of mowing and lubricate the
bushings and axle bolts with chassis
grease.
mff& an alternate to grease the wheels
can be oiled each four hours of op-
eration. Make sure the oil pene-
trates to the hide of the bushings
by holdiig the deck at a slanted
angle while lubricating.
8, Mower Deck Belt Replacement: See
Figure 10
The deck belt is automaticalIy tensianed
by a spring loaded ider pulley and does
not require adjustment, If a new belt is
installed, place it around the three
spindle pulleys as illustrated. Place a
9/'16" box wrench over the hex nut on
the idler pulley and pivot L!e pulley
towards the fmnt of the mower until
the belt can be easily placed over the
back side of the idler as shown. Check
to make sure the belt is not rolled or
twisted before replacing covers.
HEX ~UT
Figure 10,