Figure 40
Center Deck Lift Arm Ball Joint Service
When installing center deck lift arm ball joints (Fig. 40),
adjust ball joint thread engagement to get a dimension
of 2.50 ± 0.12" from the lift arm end to center of ball joint.
Tighten jam nut after ball joint is fastened to deck.
IMPORTANT: Before install ball joints to deck, clean
tapered surfaces of ball joints and mounting bosses
on deck with solvent degreaser.
Clean tapered surfaces
of all ball joints and
mounting bosses with
solvent degreaser
Loctite 242
150 - 180 ft-lb
If more than 0.34"
of ball joint stud extends
through nut, add
washers as needed
Clean tapered surfaces
of all ball joints and
mounting bosses with
solvent degreaser
2.50"
Cutting Unit
Groundsmaster
®
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