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Leveling The Mower
If the cut is uneven, the mower may need leveling.
Unequal or improper tire pressure may also cause an
uneven cut. Make sure tire pressure is correct as speci-
fied in Checking Tire Pressure.
1. With the mower installed, place the tractor on a
smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Turn
the front wheels straight forward.
2. Check for bent blades and replace if necessary.
3. Disengage the PTO. Place the mower in mid-cut
position. Arrange the mower blades so that they are
pointing from side-to-side.
4. Measure the distance between the outside tips of
each blade and the ground. If there is more than 1/8”
(3mm) difference between the measurements on
each side, proceed to step 5. If the difference is 1/8”
(3mm) or less, proceed to step 6.
5. See Figure 39. Loosen the outside nut (A). Turn the
eccentric nut (B) to raise or lower left-hand side of
mower. When mower is level, hold the eccentric nut
while tightening the outside nut.
NOTE: When using a turbo collection system, raise the
discharge side of the mower approximately 1/4” to com-
pensate for turbo assembly weight. Check the level of
the cut grass and adjust the 1/4” measurement as neces-
sary for a smooth, even cut.
6. Arrange the blades so they face front-to-back.
7. On 38" deck, measure the distance from the ground
to front tip and rear tip of the left and right-hand
blades.
On 44" and 50” decks, measure the distance from the
ground to the front tip of the center blade, and from
the ground to rear tip of left-hand blade.
Front tips on all decks should be 1/8”-1/4” higher. If
not, proceed with steps 8 - 10.
8. See Figure 40. To raise front of mower deck, loosen
front nut (A) and turn rear nut (B) against bracket (C).
9. To lower front of mower deck, loosen rear nut (B) and
bracket (C) will move backwards to lengthen rod.
10. Re-check measurement before tightening front nut
(A) against bracket.
Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
WARNING
Before checking mower, shut off PTO and engine.
Allow all moving parts to stop. Remove ignition
key, then disconnect the spark plug wire and
fasten it away from the spark plug.
Figure 39. Leveling The Mower Side-to-Side
A. Outside Nut
B. Eccentric Nut
Figure 40. Leveling The Mower Front-To-Back
A. Front Nut
C. Mower Bracket
B. Rear Nut
D. Adjustment Rod
A
B
B
C
A
D
