Troy-Bilt J609 Benutzerhandbuch

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Never attempt to make any

adjustments while the engine is running,
except where specified in the operator’s
manual.

performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to
Tires on page 19 for information regarding tire pressure.

The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabilizer 
bar that can 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 if 
necessary as follows:

•

With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, 
place the deck lift lever in the top notch (highest 
position) and rotate the blade nearest the discharge 
chute so that it is parallel with the tractor.

•

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" and 3/8" less than the second measurement. 
Determine the approximate distance necessary for 
proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary, to the 
next step. 

•

Loosen the two jam nuts, if present, on the rear side 
of the deck stabilizer bracket.

•

Locate the lock nut on the front side of the stabilizer 
bracket. See Figure 9. Tighten the lock nut to raise 
the front of the deck; loosen the lock nut to lower 
the front of the deck.

•

Retighten the two jam nuts loosened earlier when 
proper adjustment is achieved.

If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a 
side to side adjustment can be performed. Adjust if 
necessary as follows:

•

With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, 
place the deck lift lever in the top notch (highest 
position) and rotate both blades so that they are 
perpendicular with the tractor.

•

Measure the distance from the outside of the left 
blade tip to the ground and the distance from the 
outside of the right blade tip to the ground. Both 
measurements taken should be equal. If they’re 
not, proceed to the next step.

•

Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex cap screw on 
the left deck hanger bracket. See Figure 10.

•

Balance the deck by using a wrench to turn the 
adjustment gear (found immediately behind the hex 
cap screw just loosened) clockwise/up or 
counterclockwise/down.

•

The deck is properly balanced when both blade tip 
measurements taken earlier are equal.

•

Retighten the hex cap screw on the left deck 
hanger bracket when proper adjustment is 
achieved.

Never attempt to adjust the

brakes while the engine is running. Always
disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral
position, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.

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Adjustment Gear

Hex Bolt