Craftsman PGT9000 - Manual (Page 25)

SERVICE AND MAINTENANC
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Front Wheels
Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a grease
fitting. See Figure 21. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease
applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake and lift
linkage at least once a season with light oil.
Deck Wheels
Each of the tractor deck’s front gauge wheels is equipped with a
grease fitting. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with
a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.
Deck Spindle
Grease fittings can be found on each deck spindle. See Figure 22.
Lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose
lithium grease. Using a grease gun, apply two strokes (minimum) or
sufficient grease to the spindle shaft.
ADJUSTMENTS
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warning
Shut the engine off, remove the ignition key and engage the parking
brake before making adjustments. Protect your hands by using heavy
gloves when handling the blades._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before performing any deck
leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 28 for information regard­
ing tire pressure.
Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear)
The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabilizer bar that can
be adjusted to level the deck from front to rear. The front of the deck
should be between 1/4-inch and 3/8-inch lower than the rear of the
deck. Adjust it necessary as follows:
1. Park the tractor parked on a firm, level surface and place the deck
lift lever in the top notch.
2. Rotate the blade nearest the discharge cover chute so that it is
parallel with the tractor.
3. Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the ground
and the rear of the blade tip to the ground. The first measurement
taken should be between 1/4-inch and 3/8-inch less than the
second measurement.
Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment
and proceed, if necessary.
1. Loosen (thread outward) the hex lock nut on the end of the deck
hanger rod. See Figure 23.
4.
Figure 23
To raise the front of the deck, tighten (thread inward) the inner
hex nut against the front hanger bracket.
To lower \he front of the deck, loosen (thread outward) the hex
nut, away from the front hanger bracket. See Figure 23.
Retighten the lock nut against the hex nut when proper adjust­
ment is achieved.
Figure 22
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