Brake adjustment (see figure 6), Wheel alignment, Deck adjustment (model 800) – Bolens 1208 User Manual
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BRAKE ADJUSTMENT (See Figure 6)
The brake is located by the left rear wheel inside the
frame. During normal operation of this machine, the
brake is subject to wear and will require periodic ex
amination and adjustment.
To adjust the brake, remove the cotter pin. Adjust the
castle nut so the brake starts to engage when the brake
lever Is V
4
" to 5/16" away from the axle housing.
NOTE:
Figure 6 is shown with the unit tipped up on rear
wheels for ciarity only.
Brake
Lever
Axle Housing
Castle Nut
Cotter Pin
FIGURE 6.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
The caster (forward slant of the king pin) and the
camber (tilt of the wheels out at the top) require no ad
justment. Automotive steering principles have been
used to determine the caster and camber on the
mower. The front wheels should toe-in 1/8 inch. See
figure 7. To adjust, follow these steps:
1. Remove the cotter pin and flat washer which hold
the tie rod to the axle bracket. See figure 7.
Adjust the tie rod in or out until the wheels toe-in
approximately 1/8" (Dimension "A" should be ap
proximately
1
/
8
" less than dimension "B”). See
figure
8
.
Replace the tie rod into the wheel bracket, and
replace the cotter pin and flat washer.
2
.
3.
FIGURE 8.
DECK ADJUSTMENT (Model 800)
The deck adjustments which follow are for the 30" deck
only. For 32" or 38" decks, refer to the next section.
Side to Side Leveling
NOTE:
Check tire pressure in ail four tires before levek
ing the deck. Recommended tire pressure is 12 p.sJ.
If an uneven cut is obtained, the deck may be leveled.
A deck adjustment rod is located on the right side of
the unit. See figure 9.
To adjust the deck, loosen the two hex nuts at the right
rear deck link assembly. Thread the hex nuts up or
down the deck adjustment rod as necessary. Retighten
the hex nuts.
Deck Adjustment
Rod
Hex Nuts
FIGURE 9.-Model 800
Front to Rear Adjustment
The front of the deck should be approximately 1/4" to
3/8" lower than the rear of the deck. Adjust the pitch
as follows.
1. Place the deck in the engaged position.
2
. Remove the hairpin cotter and flat washer which
hold the deck lift connecting rod to the front deck
lift assembly. See figure 10.
3. Remove the connecting rod from the deck lift
assembly and thread it in or out of the ferrule as
necessary. See figure
10
. Replace the rod.