Not for
Reproduction
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4. If the measurements for the lift pivots and rod pivots
are equal, no further adjustment is required. If the
measurements are NOT equal (greater than 1/8” (3,17
mm) difference), adjustment is required, continue with
step #5.
5. Pull the deck lift lever back towards the operator's
position to raise and then lock the mower deck in the
5" (12,7 cm) position.
6. Remove the deck height adjustment pin and lower the
mower deck to it's lowest cutting position. To ensure that
the deck is in the lowest position, push the deck lift lever
as far forward as possible.
7. Install the cutting height adjustment pin in the 3" (7,6 cm)
position to hold the mower deck in place.
8. Place blocking under the mower deck until all tension is
removed from all deck hangers.
9. To adjust the length of the deck lift rod (A, Figure 47),
loosen the jam nut (B) on the front ball joint (C).
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10. Remove the 1/2” hardware (D) fastening the ball joint to
the lift pivot arm (E).
11. Turn the ball joint
clockwise
to shorten the distance
between the rod pivots or
counter-clockwise
to lengthen
the distance between the rod pivots.
12. Once the measurement between the rod pivots (B, Figure
46) equals the measurement between the lift pivots, re-
install the ball joint on the lift pivot arm and secure with
the 1/2” hardware previously removed.
13. Tighten the jam nut against the deck lift rod.
14. Repeat this process for the other side of the unit, if
necessary.
15. Remove all blocking from under the mower deck.
16. Remove the cutting height adjustment pin from behind
the deck lift lever. Raise the mower deck and re-install the
cutting height adjustment pin in the desired height.
Mower Deck Leveling Procedure
Before adjusting the levelness of the mower deck, the deck lift
rod timing must be checked and, if necessary, adjusted.
Determining if the Mower Deck Needs to be
Leveled
1. Park the unit on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO,
engage the parking brake, turn the ignition switch to OFF,
and remove the ignition key.
2. Lock the deck in the TRANSPORT position. Place the
cutting height adjustment pin in the 4" position and
lower the deck lift lever until it contacts the cutting height
adjustment pin.
3. Verify that the tires are inflated to the correct pressure.
4. Verify that the mower blades are flat, and not bent or
broken. A bent or broken blade must be replaced.
WARNING
Avoid Injury! Mower blades are sharp.
Always wear gloves when handling blades or working near
blades.
5. See Figure 48. Position the outside mower blades so they
face front-to-back.
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6. Measure the front tip (A, Figure 48) of the blade from the
cutting edge to the ground.
7. Measure the rear tip (A) of the blade from the cutting
edge to the ground.
8. Repeat the process on the other side of the machine.
