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OPERATING MOWER
4. Adjust gage wheels to match cut height desired. (See
Adjusting Mower Gage Wheels below.)
Adjusting Mower Gage Wheels
1. Check tractor tire pressure. Inflate tires to the correct
pressure. (See Checking Tire Pressure in Service -
Miscellaneous section.)
2. Raise mower lift lever to TRANSPORT (upper) position
and adjust cutting height. (See Adjusting Cutting Height in
this section.)
3. Remove bolt (A), bushing (B), washer (C), and nut (D).
4. Move lift lever down to desired MOWING position.
5. Move mower gage wheels, one on each side, to one of
four holes for desired position. On 46-Inch Mower Deck,
move front and rear gage wheels.
6. Bottom of gage wheels should be approximately 6-13
mm (1/4-1/2 in) from the ground when properly adjusted.
7. Install bolt and tighten with nut.
Adjusting Mower Level (Side-to-Side)
NOTE: A deck leveling gauge (Part Number TY15272) to
aid in deck leveling may be obtained through your local
Authorized Service Center at a nominal cost.
1. Park tractor on a hard, level surface.
2. Stop engine and remove key.
3. CHECK: Tire pressures must be correct. (See Checking
Tire Pressure in Service – Miscellaneous section.)
4. Adjust cutting height to middle position.
5. Turn left blade parallel to tractor axle. Hold drive belt and
turn right blade parallel to axle.
6. Measure from each outside blade tip (A) to the level
surface. The difference between measurements must not
be more than 3 mm (1/8 in).
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before you adjust gage
wheels: STOP engine, remove key, and wait for
blades to STOP.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Mower gage wheels
must not ride on ground to support mower weight.
Adjust gage wheels each time you change cutting
height.
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C
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before you adjust
mower: STOP engine, remove key, and wait for
blades to STOP.
Be careful, sharp edges on mower blades.
Always wear gloves when handling mower
blades.
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