ERVICE
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
AND ADJUSTMENTS
Adjust the mowerwhile tractor is parked on level ground or'
driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual).
If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust
your' mower_
SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs 19 and 20)
= Raise mower to its highest position.
* At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height
from bottom edge of mower to ground_ Distance "A" on
both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4"
of each other_
o If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one
side of mower only.,
. To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment
nut on that side_
To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment
nut on that side.
NOTE: Three full turns of adjustment nut wilt change
mower height about 1/8"..
° Recheck measurements after adjusting
FIG, 19
SUSPENSION
ARM
\
LIFT LINK
ADJUSTMENT NUT
FIG. 20
BOTTOM EDGE
OF MOWER TO
GROUND
FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs 2i and 22)
IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE_ iF
THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS
NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS
EQUALLY SO MOWER WiLL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-
SIDE,
To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing
should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/4" to
3/4" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest
position.
Check adjustment on right side of tractor, Measure dis-
tance "D" directly infront and behind the mandrel at bottom
edge of mower housing as shown.
° Before making any necessary adjustments, check that
both front links are equal in length. Both links should be
approximately 10-3/8".,
• tf linksare not equal in length, adjust one link to same
length as other link.
° To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" on both front
links an equa! number of turns.
° When distance "D" is 1/4" to 3/4" lower' at front than
rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front
links.
° To raise front of mower, loosen nut"F" from trunnion on
both front links. Tighten nut "E" on both front links an
equal number of turn&
o When distance "D" is 1/4" to 3/4" lower at front than
rear, tighten nut"F" against trunnion on both front links_
• Recheck side-to-side adjustmenL
_. % L I _ '-_/ . MANDREL
FIG. 21
BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH
NUT "F"
FRONT LINKS TRUNNION
NUT"E"
20 FIGo22
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