Sears 536.25587 - Manual (Page 25)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
FRONT-TO-REAR ADJUSTMENT (See Fig 26B)
® Measure height, from level surface, of right side blade tips
at front and rearof mower deck. If distances are equator not
more than 1/B inch lower in front, no adjustment Is neces­
sary.
0 If adjustment is necessary, loosen front eccentric mounting
screws and turn front adjustment eccentric clockwise or
counterclockwise as required, NOTE; When groove on
eccentric is pointed straight forward, front of mower deck is
at lowest point, Turn both eccentrics so grooves are
pointing same direction (up or down),
If more adjustment is necessary, front of mower deck may be
raised or lowered by relocating eccentric mounting screws in
higher or lower position on mower deck mounting bracket,
© Hold eccentric with a wrench while tightening eccentric
mounting screws securely.
TO ADJUST MOWER DECK HEIGHT
(See Fig. 27)
Before making any mower deck height adjustments check air
pressure in all four tires. All tires must be properly inflated for
mower deck height to be properly adjusted. For recommended
air pressure, see "Product Specifications" on page 3,
The main frame on the lawn tractor should be level across the
front from left side to right side. If main frame will not sit level, the
two outside axle mounting screws may be too tight. The two
outside mounting screws must be loose enough to allow front
axle to pivot, NOTE: Do Not loosen center mounting screw.
© Place tractor on a level surface.
® Place cutting height In lowest position {No, 1 see inset).
® Measure height of mower deck from bottom edge of left
front comer to ground. Height should be 1-3/4 inches, if
adjustment is necessary, go to next step.
® Locate adjustment nut near left mower deck lift arm (see
Fig, 27).
e Loosen jam nut on adjustment rod
e Turn adjustment nut to obtain 1 -3/4 inches, NOTE; Turn
adjustment nut clockwise to raise mower deck or counter­
clockwise to lower mower deck,
® Re-check measurement as outlined above. If more
adjustment is necessary, turn adjustment nut until
height of mower deck is 1-3/4 inches.
* Tighten jam nut up against adjustment nut
« Check and adjust level of mower deck as outlined in
paragraph TO LEVEL MOWER DECK,
FIG. 26B
CUTTING HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
PEDAL
MEMORY ROD
(CUTTING
HEIGHT
POSITION
NO. 1)
ADJUSTMENT HOD
ADJUSTMENT
NUT
JAM NUT
MOWER DECK
LIFT ARM
VIEW FROM LEFT SIDE OF TRACTOR
FIG, 27
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