MaJflteflaflce
WARNING
Before checking mower, shut off PTO and engine,
remove the key, and allow all moving parts to
stop.
Leveling The Mower
Service interval: As Required
If the cut is uneven, the mower may need leveling.
Unequal or improper tire pressure may also cause an
uneven cut. Make sure tire pressure is correct as speci-
fied in "Check Tire Pressures."
SIDE-TO=SIDE LEVELING
1. With the mower installed, place the tractor on a
smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Turn
the front wheels straight forward.
2. Check for bent blades and replace if necessary.
3. Place the mower in mid-cut position. Arrange the
outside mower blades so that they are pointing from
side-to-side.
4. Measure the distance between the outside tips of
each blade and the ground. If there is more than 1/8"
(3 mm) difference between the measurements on
each side, proceed to Step 5. If the difference is 1/8"
(3 mm) or less, proceed to Step 6.
5. Turn the Iocknut (B, Figure 26) to raise or lower that
side of the mower.
NOTE: The maximum the mower can be adjusted in high
cut is 3/8" to 1/2" between the frame and mower up-stop
(see Figure 26).
FRONT=TO=BACKLEVELING
6. Arrange the blades so they face front-to-back.
7. Measure the distance from the ground to the front tip
of the center blade, and from the ground to rear tips
of left-hand and right-hand blades.
Front tip of the center blade should be 1/4" (6 mm)
higher than rear tips of left-hand and right-hand
blades. If not, proceed with Steps 8 & 9.
8. To raise front of mower deck, tighten Iocknuts (A,
Figure 27) against spacers (B). To lower front of
mower deck, loosen Iocknuts (A). Locknuts must be
turned evenly on both sides to keep deck level.
9. Re-check the blade measurement then tighten the
front Iocknut (A) against the bracket to secure.
Figure 26. Leveling the Mower Side=to=Side
Figure 27. Leveling the Mower Front-to=Back
Mower Belt Replacement
Service Interval: As Required
Q o avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY
BELTS OVER PULLEYS.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the mower to instafl
a new belt. However, for easier access mower can be
removed. See "Mower Deck Removal" in the MAINTE-
NANCE section.
1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a
concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, turn off the
engine and lock the parking brake. Remove the key.
2. If mower is not removed, lower the mower lift and
place the mower in the lowest cutting position.
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