Assembly Instructions23Coupler Ring inLocked PositionPTO DriveShaftPTO CouplerUJointInternal BallsLocked on ShaftQuick Disconnect Ring “Locked” Position7. Raise the mower body (instead of lifting thefront of deck) and clip the counterweight springsto the receptacle on front of body. Lower thebody to tension the springs. (Refer to DeckCounterweight Spring Installation photo.)8. With the counterweight springs connected, theweight on the deck caster wheels should be190 to 230 Ib (86 to 104 kg); this adjustment ispreset at the factory.Lynch PinsLock Deck onSupport Arms(Not Visible)Counterweight SpringsClip Onto BodyWith Body Tilted UpDeck Counterweight Spring InstallationDeck LevelingThe mower deck and support frame are jig weldedand the deck support linkage is factory adjusted.Within normal tolerances, very little, if any, adjustment should be required to level the deck. Tire sizeand pressure will affect the levelness of the deck.Assure that all tires (tractor and deck casterwheels) are properly inflated prior to checkingdeck levelness or performing the deck levelingprocedure.Measuring Deck Levelness1. Position the mower on a smooth, level surface,and set the deck height to the most commoncutting position. Refer to ADJUSTING CUT-TING HEIGHT in Operating Instructions.2. See the Deck Leveling illustration for sidetoside and fronttoback deck level measurementpoints. Sidetoside measurements should notvary more than 1/8 in. (3 mm). Fronttorearmeasurements should have the rear 1/4 in.(6 mm) to 3/8 in. (10 mm) higher than the front.If either set of measurements are not withintolerance, perform the Deck Leveling Procedure.