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F–030616C
HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING
If the mower housing is level, the blade will cut easier and the lawn
will look better.
WARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjust-
ment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the
spark plug. Remove the spark plug wire to prevent
the engine from starting by accident.
1. Make sure the unit is on a hard flat surface.
2. Check the air pressure in the tires. If the air pressure is incor-
rect, the mower housing will not cut level. Make sure the tires
are inflated to 14 PSI. (1 BAR).
3. Open the
cover
(see Figure 25)
.
4. Move the
lift lever
to the LEVEL ADJUSTMENT position (see
Figure 25).
5. Loosen the front and rear
adjuster knobs
(see Figure 25 and
Figure 26). Make sure both sides of the mower housing are set-
ting on a flat surface. Also, make sure the lift links and adjuster
plates are loose and can easily move up or down.
6. Tighten the front and rear
adjuster knobs
. Make sure the
ad-
juster knobs
are tight. If necessary, use a wrench to tighten the
adjuster knobs.
For plastic
adjuster knobs,
tighten to a
torque of 7 foot pounds (9,5 N–m). For metal
adjuster knobs,
tighten to a torque of 10 foot pounds (13,5 N–m).
7. Raise the
lift lever
from the LEVEL ADJUSTMENT position to
a CUTTING HEIGHT position (Figure 27).
8. Close the
cover.
9. Mow for a short distance. If the height of cut is not level, repeat
the above steps.
CAUTION: Do not operate with the mower housing in the
LEVEL ADJUSTMENT position. If you operate in the LEVEL
ADJUSTMENT position, the mower housing and blades can be
damaged.
Figure 25
Level Adjustment
Position
Cutting Height
Positions
Cover
Lift Lever
Rear Adjuster Knob
Figure 26
Front
Adjuster Knobs
Figure 27
Cutting Height Positions
Cover
Lift Lever