MOWER DECK LEVELING
ADJUSTMENT
1. Place the cutting height quick pin in the 4” setting.
2. Measure the front and back edges of the mower
deck. It should measure 4-1/2” (11,4cm) from the
ground to the front lower edge of the mower deck
and 3-5/8” (9,2cm) from the back lower edge to the
ground. These measurements should be made par-
allel to the frame of the tractor, in-line with the outer
blade spindle housings on both sides of the mower
deck (see Figure 32)
3. If the measurements taken do not match the dimen-
sions specified, adjust the front and rear hanger
assemblies.
4. Using a 3/4” wrench and socket, adjust the front and
rear hanger assemblies (Figure 33) until the meas-
urements are achieved, making sure the deck lift
pedal arm is still resting against the quick pin.
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Figure 32. Height Measurement Location
(72” deck shown)
Figure 33. Deck Hanger Assembly
A.
1/2” Bolt
B.
Upper Pivot
C.
Lower Pivot
D.
1/2” Nylon Lock Nut
A
B
C
D
A
B
Figure 34. Spring Length Adjustment
A.
Deck Lift Spring
B.
Jam Nuts
DECK LIFT SPRING ADJUSTMENT
1. After performing the mower deck leveling adjustment,
place the cutting height quick pin in the 3-1/2” set-
ting.
2. Measure the length of the deck lift spring (A, Figure
34). This should be 12” (30,5cm) for the 72” deck or
13-3/8” (34cm) for the 61” deck. Be sure to measure
the spring only.
3. If not, loosen the jam nuts (B, Figure 34) and adjust
the spring to the desired length. Tighten the jam
nuts.
4.Perform this adjustment to both spring rods.
72” Deck:
12” (30,5cm)
61” Deck:
13-3/8” (34cm)
