SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
� � Place �at washer and clutch spring on idler pulley bolt and secure with small retainer spring. Install belt onto engine pulley. FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 17 and 18)
IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. 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.
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly in�ated (See �PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS� section of this manual). If tires are over or underin�ated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 15 and 16) � Raise mower to its highest position. � At the 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. � If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only. � To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side. � To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side. NOTE: Three full turns of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8". � Recheck measurements after adjusting.
BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND
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To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position. Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure distance �D� directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown. � Before making any necessary adjustments, check that both front links are equal in length. � 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 �F� against trunnion on both front links. To raise front of mower, loosen nut �F� from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut �E� on both front links an equal number of turns. The two front links must remain equal in length. When distance �D� is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut �F� against trunnion on both front links. Recheck side-to-side adjustment.
MANDREL
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