Operator's Manual
Maintenance
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8. Lift up on four (4) top chain attachment bolts, in
the slots, to take slack out of chains and tighten
flange lock nuts.
(Deck is still supported by two
rear and one front blocks under mower.)
9. If bolts contact the end of slots, shorten or
lengthen rod/swivel assemblies as required, for
extra clearance, adjust each side same amount.
Note: When properly adjusted, the front
blade tip will be slightly lower than the
rear blade tip. See Checking for Bent
Blades on page 37 to measure.
m–3747
1
2
3
4
2
Figure 47
1. 19–7/8”
(505 mm)
between swivels
2. T
op chain bolt
3.
Front swivel
4. 1
1” (279 mm) spring
compressed
10. Recheck that blocks just fit just under the mower
and that tension on all four chains is
approximately equal. Tighten chain attachment
bolts securely
.
11. Measure height of cut. This can be checked with
the same procedure as Checking for Bent Blades
on page 37.
12. Install anti–scalp rollers for proper height-of-cut
and tighten securely.
Compression Spring Adjustment
1. Raise deck lift lever to the transport position,
(Fig. 46).
2. Springs are compressed so the distance between
the two large washers should be 11”
(279 mm) (Fig. 47).
3. Adjust by turning nut in front of each spring
(Fig. 47). Clockwise will shorten spring;
counter–clockwise will lengthen spring.
Belt
Inspection
Inspect all belts every 100 hours.
1. Check belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks
or any other damage. Replace damaged belts.
Clean
Under Deck
Remove grass build up under deck daily.
1. Position mower on a flat surface. Stop the
engine, set the parking brake, remove the key
and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the
spark plug(s).
2. Raise deck to the transport position.
3. Lift the front of unit and support unit using jack
stands.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Mechanical or hydraulic jacks may not
support machine
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Weight of machine can cause hydraulic
jacks to fail and cause an injury.
HOW TO AV
OID THE HAZARD
• Use jack stands when supporting machine.
• Do not use hydraulic jacks.