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9. Measure the length of the rod extending out of the front
of the adjusting block on the sides of the chassis
(Fig. 49). If the rod length is not 5/8 in. (16 mm),
remove the hairpin cotter and washer from the end of
the rod (Fig. 49) and turn the rod until it extends out
5/8 in. (16 mm).
5/8 i
n.
(16 mm)
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2
3
4
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Figure 49
1.
Adjusting block
2.
Long rod
3.
Hairpin cotter and washer
4.
Mower mount
10. Install the end of the rod into the hole in the mower
mount and secure it with the washer and hairpin cotter.
11. Repeat steps 9 and 10 on the opposite side of the
mower.
12. Check the front-to-rear slope by measuring between the
bottom of the mower (front center and rear center) and
the flat surface (Fig. 50). If the front is not within a
range of 1/8 to 3/8 in. (3 to 10 mm) lower than the rear,
an adjust it.
1
2
1
2
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Figure 50
1.
Measure front center
2.
Measure rear center
13. Slightly loosen the front pivot plate mounting bolts
(Fig. 51).
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1
1
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Figure 51
1.
Pivot mounting bolt
2.
Eyebolt locknut
14. Rotate the locknuts on the eyebolts to change the
adjustment (Fig. 51).
Note: To raise the front of the mower, tighten the
eyebolt locknuts; to lower the front of the mower,
loosen the eyebolt locknuts.
15. After adjusting both of the eyebolt locknuts evenly,
check the front-to-rear slope again. Continue adjusting
the eyebolts until the front blade tip is 0 to 3/8 in. (0 to
9 mm) lower than the rear blade tip (Fig. 51).
16. When the front-to-rear slope is correct, tighten the pivot
plate mounting bolts (Fig. 51).
17. When the front-to-rear blade slope is correct, check the
side-to-side level of the mower; refer to Leveling the
Mower from Side-to-Side on page 34.
Washing the Underside of the
Mower
After each use, wash the underside of the mower to prevent
grass buildup for improved mulch action and clipping
dispersal.
1. Park the tractor on a hard level surface.
2. Disengage the blade (PTO).
3. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
4. Remove the ignition key.
