SECTION V. MOWER DECK
This section contains adjustment, removal, installation, and maintenance information for the
A. DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS
In order to achieve even cutting, the mower deck must be properly leveled. This leveling procedure will result in the left and right blades having corresponding front
SIDE-TO-SIDE LEVELING ADJUSTMENT
1.Position the tractor and mower deck on a hard, level surface.
2.Open the tractor hood and disconnect the spark plug wire.
3.The mower deck front and rear gauge wheels should be installed in their uppermost position in the deck brackets to prevent contact with the hard, level surface below. Refer to GAUGE WHEEL ADJUSTMENT.
4.Raise the tractor implement lift handle to its highest setting.
5.Position the mower blades so that the ends of each blade face the right and left sides of the tractor (Refer to Figure 29).
WARNING
Before making any adjustments, place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage the brake pedal lock, turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position, remove the key from the switch and remove the spark plug wire to avoid accidental starting and injury.
WARNING
When adjusting the mower deck, be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp blades.
NOTE
If the mower deck is not level, the mower will not cut your lawn evenly.
NOTE
Check the tires for proper inflation before making a leveling adjustment. To level the deck, the tractor and deck MUST be placed on a hard, level surface during adjustment.
DECK
INSTALLED
MOWER
BLADES
Figure 29
6.Referring to Figure 30, measure and record the distance from the hard, level surface to the outer- most cutting edge of the right blade. Repeat this step for the left blade. If the two blade heights are not within 1/16 inch, proceed to steps 7, 8 and 9. If the two blade heights are within 1/16 inch, proceed to FRONT TO BACK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT.
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