Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front links are equal in length. Both links should be approximately 10-3/8 =. 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 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nuts "P against trunnion on both front links. To raise front of mower, loosen nut =P from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut =E" on both front links an equal number of turns. When distance =D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut "P against trunnion on beth front links. Recheck side-to-side adjustment.
Mandrel Idler Pulleys Pulle, TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system whiqh is mounted on the side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in high- est gear, then brake must be adjusted. Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake. Measure distance between brake oper- ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod. If distance is other than 1-9/16", loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-9/16". Retighten jam nut against nut "A". Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary.
If stopping distance is still greater than six (6)feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest authodzed ser- vice center/department. __ndrel Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length Nut "P _L Nutith Parking Brake "Engaged" Jam Nut =A D Front Links _E__ Operating AnR TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Illustration Next Page) The mower blade drive belt maybe replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL- Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual). Work belt off beth mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. Pull belt away from mower.
BELT INSTALLATION - Install new belt in reverse order of removal. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions. If further brake adjustment is necessary confact your nearest authorized service center/department TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For ass.istance .there is a. belt installat on gu oe oecal on bottom sae of left footrest. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual.) Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler. =-'ull belt slack toward rear of tractor.
Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cool- ing fan blades. Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downward from around engine pulley. 23