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29
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
LEVELING THE DECK SIDETOSIDE
1. With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the
deck lift lever in the middle position and rotate both blades
so that they are perpendicular with the tractor.
2. Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade tip
to the ground and the distance from the outside of the right
blade tip to the ground. Both measurements taken should be
equal. If they are not, proceed to the next step.
3. Under the rear fenders inside the wheels there is a lift
adjustment rod for each side of the deck. See Figure 36.
Figure 36
4. Minor side-to-side adjustments should be made using
primarily the left adjustment rod.
5. To raise the left side of the deck, loosen the upper nut on the
end of the lift rod, then turn the lower nut clockwise. When
the proper adjustment is achieved, tighten the upper nut to
secure in place. To lower the left side of the deck, loosen the
upper nut on the end of the lift rod, then turn the lower nut
counter-clockwise. When the proper adjustment is achieved,
tighten the upper nut to 25-30 ft-lbs (33.9-40.7 N-m) to
secure in place.
6. The deck is properly leveled when both blade tip
measurements taken earlier are equal.
LEVELING THE DECK PITCH/FRONTTOREAR
The front of the 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 1⁄4”-3⁄8” (6.35 mm-9.5 mm) lower than the rear of the
deck. Adjust if necessary as follows:
1. Park the tractor on a firm, level surface, place the deck lift
lever in the middle position and rotate the blade nearest the
discharge chute so that it is parallel with the tractor.
2. Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the
ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground. The front
of the deck should be between 1⁄4”-3⁄8”(6.35 mm-9.5 mm)
less than the rear of deck.
3. Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper
adjustment and proceed, if necessary.
4. To raise the front of the deck, loosen the outer nut then
tighten (thread inward) the inner nut against the front
hanger bracket. See Figure 37. When proper adjustment is
achieved, re-tighten the outer nut to 25-30 ft-lbs (34 mm-
40.7 N-m).
Figure 37
5. To lower the front of the deck, loosen the outer nut then
loosen (thread outward) the inner nut, away from the front
hanger bracket. See Figure 37. When proper adjustment is
achieved, re-tighten the outer nut.
Adjusting the Deck Wheels
WARNING
Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the
cutting deck.
NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and
are not designed to support the weight of the deck.
The deck wheels should be approximately 1/4”-1/2” (6.35 mm-
12.7 mm) above the ground when the deck is set in the desired
height setting. To adjust the deck wheels see the Assembly
section for instructions.
Service
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A fuse is installed to protect the tractor’s electrical system from
damage caused by excessive amperage. Always use the same
capacity fuse for replacement. If the electrical system does not
function, check for a blown fuse.
If you have a recurring problem with blown fuses, have
the tractor’s electrical system checked by your authorized
service dealer.
RELAYS AND SWITCHES
There are several safety switches in the electrical system. If a
function of the safety interlock system described earlier is not
functioning properly, have the electrical system checked by your
authorized service dealer.
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