Great Dane Chariot / Chariot LX GDRZ61-27KHE - Manual (Page 48)

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SERVICE MOWER
Adjusting Deck Lift Assist Spring Tension
NOTE: Deck lift assist spring tension is adjusted at the
factory. If the effort required to raise or lower the
mower deck is not satisfactory, an adjustment may be
necessary.
Check Spring Tension
1. Park machine on a hard, level surface.
2. Stop engine and lock park brake.
3. Raise the mower deck lift lever to the transport position.
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4. Measure distance (A) between the washers (B) on each
deck lift spring assembly.
• The recommended factory setting is approximately 1
mm (1/32 in.) gap between the spring coils at the lowest
HOC setting.
Adjust Assist Spring Tension
NOTE: The Chariot LX is equipped with two deck lift
assist spring assemblies. Both deck lift assist springs
must be adjusted equally.
Do not overtighten the deck lift assist springs. If the
springs are compressed too tightly, the mower deck
will float too freely.
Decrease deck lift assist spring tension if operating in
rough terrain.
While positioned in front of the machine:
• Turn hex nut (C) clockwise to increase deck lift spring
tension and reduce the effort to raise and lower the mower
deck.
• Turn hex nut (C) counterclockwise to decrease deck lift
spring tension and increase the effort to raise and lower the
mower deck.
Checking and Adjusting Mower Deck Drive
Belt Tension - 48-, 52- and 61-Inch Mower
Deck
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
section.)
2. Adjust the mower deck for the lowest cutting height, and
lower the deck.
3. Raise foot platform.
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4. Loosen jam nut (A).
5. Check the mower deck drive belt (B) tension. The belt
should deflect a maximum of 13 mm (1/2 in.) when a force
of 4.5 kg (10 lb) is applied to the center of the longest span.
When properly adjusted, there would be approximately a 2
mm (1/16 in.) gap between the spring coils.
• To increase belt tension: Turn nut (C) clockwise.
• To decrease belt tension: Turn nut (C)
counterclockwise.
6. Tighten jam nut (A).
7. Lower foot platform.
Checking and Adjusting Engine-to-Deck Drive
Belt Tension - 72-Inch Mower Deck
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
section.)
2. Adjust the mower deck for the lowest cutting height, and
lower the deck.
3. Raise foot platform.
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