Service Manual

MOWER

6 - 20 XL Lawn Tractor Service Manual

17. Check that blade brake pads contact pulleys and

actuating rods are loose when blade control (PTO)

is disengaged, and that brake pads are away from

pulleys when blade control (PTO) is engaged;

refer to "Adjusting Blade Brakes" on page 6 - 22.

Figure 236

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18. Move the height-of-cut lever (deck lift) into the “D”

notch to make it easier to install the height-of-cut

lift assist spring.

19. Hook the lift assist spring between the mower right

side lift bracket and the retaining bolt (Figure 237)

Use the spring tool provided with the machine.

Figure 237

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20. Check mower level; refer to "Side-to-Side Mower

Leveling" on page 6 - 22, and "Front-to-Rear

Blade Slope" on page 6 - 23.

Installing 44” Recycler Baffle

1. Thoroughly clean the mower. All debris must be

removed to ensure baffle will fit properly against

cutting chamber.

2. Place the left side baffle inside cutting chamber.

Secure the baffle to mower with 1-1/4” bolts

through baffle and outside of deck (Figure 238).

Secure with 5/16” lock nuts.

3. Tighten all mounting hardware securely.

(A) Blade Control Cable

(B) Mounting Bracket Slot

(D) Idler Arm

(E) Jam Nut

(F) 3-1/2” (89mm) Engaged

(A) Spring

(B) Bolt