===11,,,=111,1 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS j,_ .............. iiii iiii ,i, i i i , i,i iii i TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING IMPORTANT. DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDEo IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO- SIDE. FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23) Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manua0o Iftires are over or underinfiated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO_SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs.
20 and 21) To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/4" to 3/4" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position. ,, Raise mower to its highest position_ Atthe midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance"A" on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other, Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis- tance "D" directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown.. if adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only..
Before making any necessary adjustments, checkthat both front links are equal in length° Both links should be approximately 10-3/8"o To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side_ If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link. To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" on both front links an equal number of turns. When distance "D" is 1/4" to 3/4" lower at front than rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front links To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE: Three fun turns of adjustment nut wilI change mower height about 1/8'L ° Recheck measurements after adjusting.
BOTTOM EDGE _ _, _ BOTTOM EDGE O MOWER TO ,- OFMOWE. TO GROUN D To raise front of mower, Ioosen nut"F"from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut "E" on both front links an equal number of turns° . When distance "D" is !/4" to 3/4" lower at front than rear, tighten nut"F" against trunnion on both front links. . Recheck side4o-side adjustment. ":'.% I _ o/I. MANDREL FIG, 20 @ SUSPENSION ARM FIG. 22 BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT FIG. 21 ' /_"'-'_ _ _ I _'_ IIfQq _ NUT"E" 1 ° FRO LINKS TRUNNION 20 FIG. 23