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Adjusting the Mower Deck
Leveling deck
Adjust the deck while the mower is on a level
surface. Make sure the tires are inflated to the correct
pressure. See “technical Data” under transmission.
If tires are under or over inflated, you cannot properly
adjust your deck.
Four slots control the height and pitch of the mower
deck. the deck should be adjusted slightly higher in
the rear.
nOte:to insure accuracy of leveling procedure,
mower deck drive belt must be installed prior to
leveling deck.
Wear heavy gloves. turn each outer blade tip
1.
to either align with the deck or in a side-to-side
manner.
Measure from the floor surface up to the bottom
2.
of the blade tip on the discharge side of the
mower deck. Retain this measurement. Move to
the opposite side, check that measurement is
the same. If adjustment is required, loosen the
locknut and move mounting bolt up or down in
slot until both side-to-side measurements are
equal. Retain measurement.
turn both outer blades to align with the deck in
3.
front-to-rear manner. Reposition rear mounting
bolts up or down until rear of mower deck is
positioned level to
1
/
8
" higher in the rear than the
side-to-side measurement.
Confirm measurements once again. Blade tips
4.
should be level in a side-to-side manner. In the
rear, blade tips should be level to
1
/
8
" higher than
side-to-side measurement. In the front, blade
tips should be level to
1
/
8
" lower than side-to-side
measurement.
nOte: this will place the mower deck in a standard
measurement position. Additional adjustment may be
required to achieve desired cut for the type of grass
or conditions being mowed.
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1. Lift arm
2. Mounting bolts
Leveling the mower deck
WARNING!
Before performing any service or
adjustment checklist:
Engage the parking brake.
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Place the Blade switch in the
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disengaged position.
Turn ignition switch to “OFF” position
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and remove the key.
Make sure the blades and all moving
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parts have completely stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire from
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all spark plugs and place the wire
where it cannot come in contact with
the plug.
WARNING!
Blades are sharp. Protect your hands
with gloves and/or wrap blades with
a heavy cloth when handling.
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Set blades to begin measurement
