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Section 3: Adjustments

8/08/12

FD2560, FD2572, AT2560 & AT2572 Grooming Mower, 3-spindle 310-148M

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5. Set the parking brake and turn off tractor. Remove

key from ignition.

6. Adjust the tractor top link in or out to place the upper

hitch pin vertically above the lower hitch pin as

shown in Figure 3-1, Figure 3-2, or Figure 3-3, to

allow mower flotation.

7. Rotate blades in line with direction of travel.

8. Measure the clearance from the cutting edge to the

ground at front and rear of the blade. This

measurement should be equal or have the blade at

the front of the mower not more than 1/2" lower than

the blade at the rear of the mower.

Cutting Height Adjustment

1. Using the tractor, raise the moweroff the ground and

support under it with secure blockingso not to let the

mower drift down during maintenance.

2. Holding wheel and yoke assembly up, remove quick-

lockpinfrom topof gauge wheelspindle.Positionfull

length spacers and half spacer as required. All

spacers on top of spindle tube allows for

approximately 1" cutting height. Adjustments range

from 1" to a maximum of 5 1/2" in 1/2" increments.

Refer to “Leveling The Mower” page 14.

CAUTION

Engage parking brake, shut off tractor, remove key and

disengage PTO before making any height adjustments!

Belt Tension

Refer to Figure 3-4:

CAUTION

Belt drive system under spring tension; use careto avoid bodily

harm!

1. To check tension apply force at arrow A. With a

tension tester and deflect the belt 1/4". The force

required to get this deflection should range from 7 to

10 lbs.

2. To adjust belt tension, adjust eyebolt (#1), as

necessary.Thisadjustmentwillincreaseordecrease

the tension on spring (#2).

3. Excessive tension on the belt may lead to premature

failure of belt and drive components. Excessive

tension on the belt may also lead to a safety hazard

totheoperatororbystanders.Notenoughtension on

the belt may lead to premature failure of the belt due

to excessive slipping.

4. Excessive tension on the belt may lead to premature

failure of belt and drive components. Excessive

tension on the belt may also lead to a safety hazard

to the operator or bystanders.

Belt Tension

Figure 3-4

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