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Adjusting the Axle Height
Adjust the axle position to the selected height-of-cut setting.
Refer to the Height-of-Cut Chart.
1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and set the
parking brakes.
2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop
before leaving the operating position.
3. Loosen, but do not remove, the 2 axle pivot bolts and
the 2 axle adjustment bolts
Figure 18
1. Axle pivot bolt
4. Place a jack under the rear center of the engine frame.
Raise the back end of the engine frame up enough to
remove the front 2 axle adjustment bolts
Note: Use jack stands to support the machine.
5. Raise or lower the engine frame with the jack so that
you can install the front 2 axle adjustment bolts in the
desired hole location
Note: Use a tapered punch to help align the holes.
6. Tighten all 4 bolts and lower the mower.
7. Adjust the control rods and the brake linkages as
required. Refer to
Adjusting the Control Rods (page
22)
and
Servicing the Brakes (page
Important: You must adjust the control rods
and the brake linkage when you change the axle
positions for proper traction and brake function.
Adjusting the Caster Position
1. Using the
Height-of-Cut Chart (page
caster spacers to match with the axle hole selected
(Figure
19).
(Figure
18).
2. Axle adjustment bolt
(Figure
(Figure
18).
32).
23), adjust the
1. Latch pin
2. Spacer, 5 mm (3/16 inch)
2. Remove the latch pin, slide the caster from the support,
and change the spacers
3. Install the caster in the support and insert the latch pin
(Figure
19).
Adjusting the Handle Height
You can adjust the handle position to match your height
preference.
18).
1. Remove hairpin cotter, washer and clevis pin securing
control rod fitting to idler bracket
1. Control rod
2. Control rod fitting
3. Idler bracket
2. Loosen the upper flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange
nut securing the handle to the rear frame
21
Figure 19
3. Spacer, 13 mm (1/2 inch)
(Figure
19).
(Figure
20).
Figure 20
4. Clevis pin
5. Washer
6. Hairpin cotter
(Figure
21).
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