Ferris Industries 59O0902 User Manual

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Troubleshooting

The deck lift springs (A, Figure 47) are factory set to 
provide optimal lifting performance.

Although it is fastened with a multi-position anchor, 
this is NOT AN ADJUSTMENT POINT.

DO NOT attempt to adjust the spring length or lifting 
performance will be compromised.

 1.  Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as 

a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the 
parking brake, turn off the engine, and remove the 
ignition key.

 2.  Remove the PTO drive belt (see MOWER BELT 

REPLACEMENT for removal instructions).

 3.  Remove the hardware that secures the clutch 

anchor pad to the PTO clutch.

 4.  Loosen the nut towards the front of the machine 

on the spring anchor hook (G, Figure 48) to 
release the majority of the belt tension. Use 
caution and remove the nut to completely release 
the tension.

 5.  Remove the old belt and replace it with a new 

one. Make sure the V-side of the belt runs in the 
grooves of the crankshaft pulley and pump pulleys 
(B & C).

 6.  Reinstall the anchor hook (G) into the anchor 

tab and loosely fasten the nut. Adjust the anchor 
hook until a measurement of 8-3/8” (21,2 cm) is 
achieved from the outside if the spring hooks. 
Tighten nut.

 7.  Reinstall the clutch anchor pad to the PTO clutch 

and secure with the hardware previously removed. 

 8.  Reinstall the PTO drive belt.

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