Deck Spindle
Grease fittings can be found on each deck spindle. See Fig. 6-4.
Lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-
purpose lithium grease. Using a grease gun, apply two strokes
(minimum) or sufficient grease to the spindle shaft.
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 28 for
information regarding tire pressure.
Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear)
The front of the cutting 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:
Park the tractor parked on a firm, level surface and place 1.
the deck lift lever in the top notch.
Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is 2.
parallel with the tractor.
Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the 3.
ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground. The
first measurement taken should be between ⁄” and ⁄” less
than the second measurement.
Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper
adjustment and proceed, if necessary.
Loosen (thread outward) the hex lock nut on the end of the 1.
deck hanger rod. See Fig. 6-5.
To 2.
raise the front of the deck, tighten (thread inward) the
inner hex nut against the front hanger bracket.
To 3. lower the front of the deck, loosen (thread outward) the
hex nut, away from the front hanger bracket.
See Fig. 6-5.
Retighten the lock nut against the hex nut when proper 4.
adjustment is achieved.
Leveling the Deck (Side to Side)
If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side
adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows:
With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the 1.
deck lift lever in the top notch (highest position) and rotate
both blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor.
Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade 2.
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.
Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on the left deck 3.
hanger bracket. See Fig. 6-6.
Figure 6-4
Figure 6-5
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