Initial Set-Up
Rake adjustment
Initial Set-Up
8/18/20
3-18
3
Rake adjustment
The rear wheels on the deck may be adjusted to
acquire the desired deck rake so the rear of the
blades are higher than the front of the blades.
1.
Loosen the jam nut near the front of the link tube
(counter clockwise turn).
2.
Use a 5/8" open end wrench on the flats of the
linking rod.
3.
Rotate the link rod clockwise to raise the back of the deck; counter clockwise to lower.
4.
Tighten the jam nut when desired height is set.
3.17 Mower Deck Height Calibration
Do not make any adjustments to the deck height while the engine is
running.
Set the parking brake before making any adjustments to your Lastec
Mower.
When you receive your Lastec mower, you may need to calibrate the mower deck height.
1.
Park your Lastec Mower on a flat, level surface.
2.
Turn off the engine and set the parking brake before making any adjustments.
3.
Ensure both rear drive tires are properly inflated to 18 PSI.
4.
Ensure all wheels are pointing forward in the direction of travel.
5.
Set all of the deck height adjustments to 3”.
6.
Starting with the center deck, measure the front of the deck from the
bottom of the blade
cutting edge to the floor
across the front and rear of the deck, at points near the hinge
pins.
A 3” block may be used. The measurements should be
level
, within
+/-1/8”. Actual cutting height should be measured from the blades
Jam nut
Flat area