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Figure 40. 2 x 4 Locations
Figure 41. Hanger Chain Adjustment
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Deck Leveling Adjustment
NOTE: Before adjusting the deck level, the deck lift
rod timing must be checked and/or adjusted.
1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage
the PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking
brake. Rear tires must be inflated to 15 psi (1,03
bar); front tires to 25 psi (1,72 bar).
2. Lock the deck lift pedal in the 5” (12,7cm) position.
Place the deck height adjustment pin in the 4”
position and lower deck the lift pedal until the arm
contacts the pin.
3. Place 2 x 4 blocks under each corner of the
mower deck with the 3-1/2” sides being vertical.
See Figure 40.
4. 52” Models Only: Loosen the nuts and allow the
front of the deck to rest on the 2 x 4’s. Slide the
chains down in the slots until the chains are tight
and tighten the nuts. See Figure 41.
4a. 61” Models Only: Adjust the front eyebolts until
the chains are tight and the deck is still resting on
the 2 x 4’s. Tighten jam nuts. See Figure 41.
5. Loosen the nuts and allow the rear of the deck to
rest on the 2 x 4’s. Slide the chains down in the
slots until the chains are tight and tighten the nuts.
See Figure 41.
6. Remove all 2 x 4 blocks from under the mower
deck.
7. See Figure 42. Position the outside mower blades
so they face front-to-back.
8. Measure the front tip of the blade from the cutting
edge to the ground. Measure the rear tip of
the blade from the cutting edge to the ground.
The front measurement should be 4” (10,2 cm).
Repeat this process for the other side of the
machine.
CAUTION
Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp.
Always wear gloves when handling blades or
working near blades.
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Figure 42. Checking the Blade Height Adjustment
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61” Decks
52” Decks
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