Making Initial Deck Adjustments

STEP 17: Start engine and move unit to a level surface for deck adjustments.

STEP 18: Using the right, Discharge, blade as a reference, adjust both Timing Rods equal turns until front tip of blade is 1/4” lower than the rear tip. See Figures 10 & 11.

ADJUST NUT “IN” OR

“OUT” TO TILT DECK

FRONT-TO-REAR

TIMING ROD

STEP 19: Level deck from side-to-side by adjusting the Deck Hanger Rods up or down as required. See Figure 12.

REAR DECK HANGER

ROD

FRONT DECK

HANGER ROD

TIMING

ROD

FIGURE 10

OUTER/DISCHARGE

BLADE

DECK

FWD

X	X(-1/4)
	LEVEL AREA

CUTAWAY VIEW - OUTER/DISCHARGE BLADE

FIGURE 11

FIGURE 12

NOTE: Both Hanger Rods should be adjusted at the same increments to keep deck level. For “Fine Tuning”, either Hanger Rod can be adjusted individually.

STEP 20: Remove Lynch Pins and reposition spacers evenly above and below the tube on rear casters.

IMPORTANT: The rear casters are adjustable. To lessen the amount of mower scalping, adjust rear casters by repositioning spacers to match the type of terrain being mowed.

STEP 21: Check installation thoroughly. Start engine and move machine outside.

CHECK GEAR BOX

Periodically check gear box lubrication.

1.Remove cap bolt located on the top of gear box. There should be visible oil inside gear box.

2.If gear box oil is low or is not visible, add a small quantity of 80W90 gear oil.

3.Replace cap bolt and tighten securely.