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LEVELLING AND ADJUSTING
PITCH OF MOWER DECK
Adjust on a level surface, with the tires
inflated to the correct air pressure (see
SPECIFICATIONS on page 29).
Level Mower Deck
1. Install adjustment pin in the fourth
adjustment hole (figure 12).
2. Rotate the right and left mower blades
until the ends of both mower blades are
facing rearward (figure 13).
NOTE: The rear blade cutting height should
be 2-7/8 to 3 in. (7.3 to 7.6 cm) from rear
edge of mower blades to the ground on both
blades (figure 13).
IMPORTANT: The distance from rear edge of
mower blades to the ground MUST NOT
exceed 3 in. (7.6 cm) (figure 13).
3. Measure from rear edge of mower
blades to the ground (figure 13).
4. Perform steps 5 through 7 if the
measurement is too high or too low on
either side of mower deck.
5. Remove rear lift link and rear trunnion
from mower deck and mower lift
(figure 11).
• TO RAISE the mower deck, turn rear
trunnion clockwise several turns.
• TO LOWER the mower deck, turn rear
trunnion counterclockwise several
turns.
6. Install rear trunnion and rear lift link on
mower deck and mower lift (figure 11).
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Figure 11
6
2
5
1
1. Mower Deck
2. Front Trunnion
3. Front Lift Link
4. Front Mount Bracket
5. Mower Lift
6. Guide Arm
7. PTO Belt
8. Rear Trunnion
9. Rear Lift Link
7
8
9
5
4
1
1. Adjustment Pin
2. Mower Lift
Pedal
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Figure 12
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Figure 13
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Mower Deck Shown
From The Side
1. Mower Deck
2. Mower Blade
3. Front of Mower
Deck
4. Front Blade
Cutting Height
5. Ground
6. Rear Blade
Cutting Height
1
5
2
4
6
3
