Maintenance
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IMPORTANT: If the slope adjustment does
not stay in position after you adjust it,
tighten the center bolt and lock nut and
repeat step 9.
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B
A
1
2
3
Figure 50
1.
Slope adjusting nut (left)
A = Down to raise mower
B = Up to lower mower
2.
Bolt and lock nut
3.
Mower pivot mount
11. If the 1/4” to 5/8” (6.350 mm to 15.875 mm)
front slope cannot be achieved by rotating the
slope adjusting nut, move the mower pivot
mount at the mower (Fig. 51).
12. Remove the shoulder bolts and lock nuts from
the mower (Fig. 51).
13. Lower the mower pivot one hole and install the
shoulder bolts and lock nuts (Fig. 51).
Note:
If your mower has only one hole, see
an Authorized Service Dealer.
14. Repeat front-to-rear blade slope adjustment; refer
to steps 8–10.
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4
1
3
2
3
Figure 51
1.
Mower pivot
2.
Shoulder bolt
3.
Lock nut
4.
Mower
15. Recheck the front-to-rear slope again; refer to
step 5.
16. When front-to-rear slope is correct, recheck the
side-to-side level of the mower; refer to
Side-to-Side Mower Leveling, page 39.
17. Push the wire onto the spark plug.
