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Adjustments
Figure 30. Idler Bracket
A. Idler Pulley C. Stop
B. Bracket D. Slot
adjust, proceed to step 7.
7. See figure 28. Loosen both jam nuts (B) on both rods
(only one shown). Turn the bolt (C) in to raise front of
mower, or out to lower front of mower. Be sure to
adjust both sides equally.
8. When measurement is correct, tighten both nuts (B)
securely while holding bolt (C).
ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE 60” MOWER
Idler Bracket
1. When the belt is installed, the bracket (B, figure 30)
should touch the stop (C, figure 30). The bracket has a
slot (D) so it can be adjusted. If necessary, loosen the
fasteners and move the bracket (B) toward the stop.
2. If the bracket cannot be moved far enough to touch the
stop (C), the idler pulley (A) can be repositioned.
Remove the mounting hardware, noting the position.
Reinstall the pulley in the hole in the mower deck which
is slightly farther away from center of mower.
Roller Bracket
The anti-scalping rollers (A, figure 31) can be adjusted for
different cutting heights by positioning roller brackets on the
mower baffle (B, figure 31).
1. Remove bolts, lockwashers and nuts securing roller
bracket to baffle.
2. For the lowest two cutting heights, roller brackets should
be positioned in the upper set of holes.
3. Use the lower set of holes if mowing is usually done at
higher cutting heights, or if scalping occurs at lower cut-
ting heights due to uneven terrain.
BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within five seconds after front PTO switch
is turned off.
1. With tractor in neutral, PTO disengaged and operator
in seat, start the tractor engine.
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Figure 31. Anti-Scalping Rollers
A. Rollers B. Mower Baffle
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2. Look over the left-hand footrest at the mower drive
belt. Engage the front PTO and wait several sec-
onds. Disengage the front PTO and check the
amount of time it takes for the mower drive belt to
stop.
3. If mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds,
perform the steps described under Front Clutch
Adjustment. Repeat steps 1 and 2. If belt still does
not stop within 5 seconds, see your dealer.
