Assembly Instructions
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Deck Leveling
1. Position mower on a smooth, level surface. Set
the cutting height to the highest position - 5 in.
(127 mm) - for easy access under the deck to
measure blade height. Refer to
ADJUSTING
CUTTING HEIGHT
in
Operating Instructions
.
NOTE:
A block of wood cut
5 in. (127 mm)
high
is a convenient gauge to measure blade height
above ground during the leveling process.
2. Check the side-to-side level.
Rotate the out-
side blades sideways
and measure the
distance from blade tip to ground on each side.
If measurements vary more than 1/8 in. (3 mm),
adjust the height adjustment rod on the high side
to level the deck.
3. Check the front-to-rear level.
Rotate the cen-
ter blade to point forward.
Measure the
distance from blade tip to ground on the front
and rear. The rear of the blade should be 1/8 to
1/4 in. (3 to 6 mm) higher than the front of the
blade; remove the chain from the deck height
adjuster clevis and adjust equally to achieve
at
least
1/8 in. (3 mm) difference. Reinstall
chains.
NOTE:
The mower deck and support frame are
jig welded; within normal tolerances, very little, if
any, adjustments should be required to level the
deck. Tire pressure will influence the levelness
of the deck. Check the tire pressure as a possi-
ble cause of the deck not being level.
WARNING
The machine must be shut off during this
procedure.
5 in. (127 mm)
Wood Block
Should be 1/8 in. (3 mm)
to 1/4 in. (6 mm) higher
at the rear of the blade
Should not vary more
than 1/8 in. (3 mm)
side-to-side
5 in. (127 mm)
Wood Block
Front
Rod End
Rear
Rod End
Rear
Rod End
Height Adjustment
Rod
Front
Rod End
Deck Leveling
