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Changing the Mower Deck
Front-to-Rear Pitch
Changing the front-to-rear pitch is done by adjusting the
front height-of-cut posts.
1. To change the front-to-rear pitch, the front
height-of-cut posts can be adjusted (Figure 84).
Figure 84
1. Caster Wheel 4. Jam nut
2. Carrier Frame 5. Ball joint
3. Front height-of-cut pins
2. To raise the front of the deck, loosen jam nut and
rotate the front pin clockwise (Figure 84).
3. To lower the front of the deck, loosen jam nut and
rotate the front pin counter clockwise (Figure 84).
4. Position the blades front-to-rear. Measure at C and
D locations (Figure 82) from a level surface to the
cutting edge of the blades.
5. Check the side-to-side leveling of the cutting unit.
6. Tighten the jam nuts (Figure 84).
Checking the Mower Deck
Side-to-Side Height
1. Adjust the rear tire pressure to specifications; refer
to Maintenance.
2. Position the blades side-to-side. Measure at C and
D locations from a level surface to the cutting edge
of blade tips (Figure 85). For 36 inch mower decks
use Figure 86.
Figure 85
40 inch, 48 inch, and 52 inch Mower Deck shown
1. Measure from a level
surface 2. Measure blade at points C
and D
Figure 86
36 inch Mower Deck shown
3. The difference between measurements C and D
should be no more than 1/4 inch (6 mm).
Changing the Mower Deck
Side-to-Side Height
Changing the side-to-side height is done by adjusting the
rear tire pressure and caster spacers.
1. Change the rear tire pressure. Do this to the
corresponding side that needs adjustment.
2. Adjust the caster spacer.
3. Recheck the front-to-rear pitch and side to side
leveling of the cutting unit.
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