Snapper 5900700 manual Deck Leveling Adjustment, To Level the Mower Deck

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Deck Leveling Adjustment

To Level the Mower Deck:

1.Park the machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking brake. Rear tires must be inflated to 15 psi (1,03 bar); front tires to 25 psi (1,72 bar).

2.Pull the cutting height adjustment handle (A, Figure 32) up and out of the handle lock position (B) and crank the handle CLOCKWISE and adjust the deck to the 3” (7,6 cm) position.

3.Repeat process for other side of machine.

NOTE: Both sides of the deck must be adjusted to the same height.

4.Place 2 x 4 blocks under the rear of the mower deck with the 3-1/2” sides being vertical. See Figure 33.

5.Loosen the deck leveling hardware (D, Figure 32) on both sides of the machine.

6.Make sure that the rear of the deck is resting on the 2 x 4’s. Tighten the deck leveling hardware on both sides of the machine.

7.Remove all 2 x 4 blocks from under the mower deck.

Regular Maintenance

A

B

D

C

Figure 32. Remove the Cutter Deck Guard

A.Cutter Height Adjustment Handle

B.Handle Lock Position

C.Cutting Height Indicator

D.Deck Leveling Hardware

A	B	C
	C
	D	D
		D

Figure 33. 2 x 4 Locations

A.36” Mower Deck

B.48” Mower Deck

C.2 x 4 Blocks

D.Arrow Indicating the Front of the Machine

Maintenance

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