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c)

Sheave retaining bolt in the end of engine crankshaft.

d)

Setscrews on the Jackshaft sheaves.

NOTE: Newer models with a Jackshaft assembly, which can be identified
by a cast housing, do not have setscrews on the Jackshaft and Sheaves.

Adhesives such as “Loctite RC/609 or RC/680” or “Fel-Pro Pro-Lock Retaining I
or Retaining II” are used on the following:

a)

Fuel tank studs, where studs are inserted into tank.

5.1.31

An anti-seize compound is used on the following locations:

a)

Between Jackshaft and sheaves.

b)

Between Jackshaft and bearing on newer models with a cast Jackshaft
housing.

c)

Between sheaves and cutter housing spindles.

d)

Between the bearings and the cutter housing spindles.

5.1.32

Dielectric grease is used on all blade type electrical connections to prevent

corrosion and loss of contact.

5.2 ADJUSTMENTS

IMPORTANT: Disengage blade clutch, shut off engine and remove key before
servicing, cleaning or making any adjustments to the unit.

5.2.1

Cutting Height Adjustment.

a)

Stop machine and move drive levers out to neutral lock position.

b)

Disengage blades.

c)

Raise the deck lever to the transport position (also the 5” cutting height
position). See Fig 9.

For Kohler 26 HP EFI units and all 72” units the deck can be raised by
pulling the deck lever up and/or by pushing on the deck lift assist lever.

NOTE: When changing cutting height positions, always come to a
complete stop and disengage the mower blades.

FIG. 9

CUTTING HEIGHT POSITION

d)

Insert height adjustment pin into hole corresponding to desired cutting
height and install hairpin cotter. See decals on the sides of deck lift plate.

e)

Move lever out of transport (or 5” cutting height) position and down onto
height

adjustment

pin

to

mow

at

selected height.

f)

To transport, move lever back up to transport (or 5” cutting height) position.

Note: The foot operated deck lift assist lever (standard on 72” units
the Kohler 26 HP EFI units and optional on all other models) can be
used to momentarily lift the deck to clear objects. Be sure that blades
are disengaged.