5. Measure the distance between the ground and
the bottom of the blade tip on the side opposite
to the discharge side. The distance must be the
same as the distance for the discharge side. If
adjustment is necessary, adjust the 2 front bolts
until the 2 side to side distance are equal.
6. Turn the 2 outer blades to align with the cutting
deck front to rear.
7. Adjust the 2 rear nuts until the rear blade tips
are set 1/8–3/8 in. / 3.2-9.5 mm higher in the rear
than in the front blade tips.
8. Measure the distances again to make sure that
the cutting deck has been adjusted correctly.
To adjust the neutral position
The neutral position must be adjusted if 1 of the
2 rear wheels is turning while the parking brake is
engaged.
1. Use a lifting device to lift up the rear part of the
product until the rear wheels are off the ground.
2. Put a stable object below the product and make
sure that the product cannot move forward or
rearward.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. Start the product.
5. Fold the seat forward.
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6. Remove the pin from the front coupler and hold
it.
7. Turn the hex nut by hand clockwise or
counterclockwise until the rear wheel is
stationary.
8. Turn the hex nut in the same direction again and
stop when the rear wheel turns in the opposite
direction. Count the number of turns you do on
the hex nut.
9. Turn the hex nut in the opposite direction, ½ of
the of turns you counted in the step before.
10. Do adjustment for the other side if it is
necessary.
To examine the blades
CAUTION:
balanced blades can cause damage to
the product. Replace damaged blades.
Let an approved service agent help you
sharpen and balance blunt blades.
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Look at the blades to see if they are damaged
and if it is necessary to sharpen them.
To replace the blades
1. Remove the blade bolt.
2. Assemble the new blade with the side without
stamps in the direction of the cutting deck.
WARNING:
can cause objects to eject from
the cutting deck and cause serious
injury. Use only approved blades.
3. Attach the blade bolt. Torque the bolt to 90 ft-lb /
122 Nm.
To remove the deck belt
Park the product on level ground and engage the
parking brake before you do this task.
1. Set the cutting deck in the lowest position.
2. Remove the 2 belt covers.
3. Remove dirt and unwanted materials from
around the cutter housings and the cutting deck
surface.
Damaged or incorrectly
Incorrect blade type
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