LT-200 Series
3/2007
11
TP 300-4517-00-RG-N
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
specified in Checking Tire Pressure.
SIDE-TO-SIDE LEVELING
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. Place the mower in mid-cut position. Arrange the
outside 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. Turn the locknut (B, Figure 15) to raise or lower that
side of the mower.
FRONT-TO-BACK LEVELING
6. Arrange the blades so they face front-to-back.
7. Measure the distance from the ground to the front tip
of the center blade, and from the ground to rear tips
of left-hand and right-hand blades.
Note: Front tip of the center blade should be 1/4" (6mm)
higher than rear tips of left-hand and right-hand blades.
If not, proceed with step 8.
8. To raise front of mower deck, tighten locknuts (A,
Figure 16) and against spacers (B). To lower front of
mower deck, loosen locknuts (A). Locknuts must be
turned evenly on both sides to keep deck level.
Figure 15. Leveling The Mower Side-to-Side
A. Lift Rod
B. Locknut
A
B
Figure 16. Leveling The Mower Side-to-Side
A. Locknuts
B. Spacers
A
B
A
B
WARNING
Before checking mower, shut off PTO and engine,
remove the key, and allow all moving parts to
stop.
