Whendistance"B" is 1/8"to 1/2" lower at front than rear,tightennut "D" against trunnion on both front links. BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH To raise front of blade, loosen nut "D" from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut "C" on both front links an equal number of turns. The two front links must remain equal in length. When distance "B" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut "D" against trunnion on both front links. Recheck side-to-side adjustment. Nut Trunnion _ ___C,_- Blade _;y |"B" 'i'_ Front Plate Assembly TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT 6. Disconnect R.H. suspension arm from rear deck bracket by removing retainer spring. 7.
Carefully roll belt over the top of R.H. mandrel pulley. 8. Remove belt from electric clutch pulley. 9. Remove belt from idler pulleys. 10. Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely. 11. Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and spring arm. MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL 1. Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. 2. Lower mower to its lowest position. 3. Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket. CAUTION: Rod is spring loaded. Have a firm grip on rod and release slowly. 4. Remove screws from R.H. mandrel cover and remove cover. 5.
Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck sur- face. MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION 12. Install belt in both idlers. 13. Install new belt onto electric clutch pul- ley. R.H. Mandrel __ Belt Tension Rod (Disengaged Position) ,7 Cover _ Clutch Pulley ,j // Idler Pulleys B.a, Mandrel Spring Arm Suspension Arm Primary Idler Arm 21