4.
Carefully rotate the blade(s) so they are facing
front to rear (
and
).
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Mower Decks with 1 Blade
1.
Blade front to rear
2.
Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface here.
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Figure 61
Mower Decks with 2 Blades
1.
Blades front to rear
2.
Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface here.
5.
Measure from the tip of the front blade to the flat
surface, and the tip of the rear blade to the flat
surface (
and
).
Note:
If the front blade tip is not 1.6 to 7.9 mm
(1/16 to 5/16 inch) lower than the rear blade tip,
adjust the front locknut.
6.
To adjust the front-to-rear blade slope, rotate the
adjustment nut in the front of the mower (
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Figure 62
1.
Adjusting rod
3.
Locknut
2.
Adjusting block
7.
To raise the front of the mower, tighten the
adjustment nut.
8.
To lower the front of the mower, loosen the
adjustment nut.
9.
After adjustment, check the front-to-rear slope
again, continue adjusting the nut until the front
blade tip is 1.6 to 7.9 mm (1/16 to 5/16 inch)
lower than the rear blade tip (
and
10.
When the front-to-rear blade slope is correct,
check the side-to-side level of the mower again;
refer to
Leveling from Side to Side (page 45)
.
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