GB - 17
LEVEL AND ADJUST PITCH OF
MOWER DECK
Adjust on a level surface, with the tires
inflated to the correct air pressure (see
Specifications on page 28).
Level Mower Deck
1. Install adjustment pin in the fourth
adjustment hole (figure 15).
2. Rotate the right and left mower blades
until the ends of both mower blades are
facing rearward (figure 16).
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 16).
IMPORTANT: The distance from rear edge of
mower blades to the ground MUST NOT
exceed 3 in. (7.6 cm) (figure 16).
3. Measure from rear edge of mower
blades to the ground (figure 16).
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 14).
• 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 14).
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Figure 14
3
6
1
4
4
2
9
1. Mower Deck
2. Front Trunnion
3. Front Lift Link
4. Mower Lift
5. Front Mount Bracket
6. Guide Arm
7. PTO Belt
8. Rear Lift Link
9. Rear Trunnion
7
5
1
1. Adjustment Pin
2. Mower Lift
Pedal
2
Figure 15
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Figure 16
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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
