Pivot Points & Linkage
Adjustments
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake
and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil.
WARNING! Shut the engine off, remove the
ignition key and engage the parking brake before
making adjustments. Protect your hands by using
heavy gloves when handling the blades.
Deck Wheels
Each of the tractor deck’s front gauge wheels is equipped with
a grease fitting. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease
applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor
operation
NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing any
deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires in the Service section
for information regarding tire pressure.
Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear)
Deck Spindle
The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabilizer bar that
can be adjusted to level the deck from front to rear. The front of
the deck should be between 1⁄4-inch and 3⁄8-inch lower than the
rear of the deck. Adjust if necessary as follows:
If equipped, grease fittings can be found on each deck spindle.
See Fig. 6-4. Lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No.
2
multi-purpose lithium grease. Using a grease gun, apply two
strokes (minimum) or sufficient grease to the spindle shaft.
1
2
3
.
.
.
Park the tractor parked on a firm, level surface and place
the deck lift lever in the top notch.
Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is
parallel with the tractor.
Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the
ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground. The
first measurement taken should be between 1⁄4-inch and
3⁄8-inch
less than the second measurement.
Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper
adjustment and proceed, if necessary.
1
.
Loosen (thread outward) the hex lock nut on the end of
each deck hanger rod. See Fig. 6-5.
2a.
2b.
To raise the front of the deck, tighten (thread inward) each
inner hex nut against the front hanger bracket.
To lower the front of the deck, loosen (thread outward)
each hex nut, away from the front hanger bracket.
See Fig. 6-5.
3
.
Retighten each lock nut against each hex nut when proper
adjustment is achieved.
Figure 6-4
Figure 6-5
sectiOn 6 — Maintenance & adjustMents
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