Deck Spindle
Grease fittings can be found on each deck spindle. See Fig. 6-4.
purpose lithium grease. Using a grease gun, apply two strokes
(minimum) or sufficient grease to the spindle shaft.
Adjustments
Shut the engine off, remove the
ignition key and engage the parking brake before
heavy gloves when handling the blades.
NOTE:
any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 27 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:
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
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
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 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.
22 se c t i O n 6 — Ma i n t e n a n c e & ad j u s t M e n t s
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