Gravely Promaster 266 - Page 24

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IMPORTANT: Adjust the mechanical lift
spring on each side of the unit to the same
length.
• Adjust the eye-bolt to increase the
length of the mechanical lift spring
which will decrease the amount of
force required to lift the mower deck.
• Adjust the eye-bolt to decrease the
length of the mechanical lift spring
which will increase the amount of force
required to lift the mower deck.
MOWER DECK REMOVAL
NOTE: Only remove PTO belt from electric
clutch.
1. Remove PTO belt from electric clutch
(see PTO BELT REMOVAL on page 26).
NOTE: Perform steps 2 and 3 for mechanical
lift mower decks only (992152, 161, 162, 165,
175, 176).
2. Raise mower deck to transport position
(see Mower Lift Pedal (992152, 161,
162, 165, 175, 176) on page 15).
3. Remove mechanical lift spring from each
side of unit (figure 15).
4. Lower mower deck all the way down.
5. Remove link chains from mower lift arms
(figure 16).
6. Remove mower mounting arms from
frame.
7. Slide mower deck out from under unit.
Installing the Mower Deck (Figure 16)
1. Slide mower deck under unit.
2. Install mower mounting arms on frame.
3. Install link chains on the mower lift arms.
NOTE: Perform steps 4 and 5 for mechanical
lift mower decks only (992152, 161, 162, 165,
175, 176).
4. Raise mower deck to transport position
(see Mower Lift Pedal (992152, 161,
162, 165, 175, 176) on page 15).
5. Install mechanical lift spring on each
side of unit (Figure 15).
6. Install PTO belt on electric clutch (see
PTO BELT REMOVAL on page 26).
7. Level mower deck (see Leveling the
Mower Deck on page 24).
Leveling the Mower Deck
These adjustments should be made on a
level surface with the tires inflated to the
correct air pressure.
DANGER: MOVING PARTS can
cut or amputate body parts.
ALWAYS wait for moving parts to
stop before performing
maintenance or service.
CAUTION: Use care when
releasing mechanical lift spring
tension. Keep body parts well
away from springs when
performing this operation.
Figure 14
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Increased Spring Length =
Decreased Force to Lift
Mower Deck
Decreased Spring Length =
Increased Force to Lift
Mower Deck
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1. Eye-Bolt
2. Mechanical Lift Spring
Figure 15
1. Eye-Bolt 2. Mechanical
Lift Spring
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1
Figure 16
1. Link Chain
2. Mower Mounting Arm
3. Mower lift Arm
2
1
3