Scotts S2048, S2554 manual Adjusting Mower Gage Wheels, Adjusting Mower Level Side-to-Side

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OPERATING MOWER

Adjusting Mower Gage Wheels

cCAUTION: To avoid injury, before you adjust

gage wheels: STOP engine, remove key, and wait for blades to STOP.

IMPORTANT: Mower gage wheels must not ride on ground to support mower weight. Adjust gage wheels each time you change cutting height.

1.Check tractor tire pressure. Inflate tires to the correct pressure. (See Checking Tire Pressure in Service - Miscellaneous section.)

2.Raise mower lift lever to TRANSPORT (upper) position and adjust cutting height. (See Adjusting Cutting Height in this section.)

3.Remove bolt (A), bushing (B), washer (C), and tighten with nut (D).

NOTE: Bottom of gage wheels should be approximately 6-13 mm (1/4-1/2 in) from the ground when properly adjusted.

4.Move mower gage wheels, one on each side, to one of four holes for desired position.

5.Install bolt and tighten with nut.

6.Move lift lever forward to MOWING (lower) position.

7.Check distance from gage wheel to ground.

8.Adjust gage wheels if necessary.

Adjusting Mower Level (Side-to-Side)

cCAUTION: To avoid injury, before you adjust

mower: STOP engine, remove key, and wait for blades to STOP.

Be careful, sharp edges on mower blades. Always wear gloves when handling mower blades.

NOTE: A deck leveling gauge (Part Number TY15272) to aid in deck leveling may be obtained through your Authorized Service Center at a nominal cost.

1.Park tractor on a hard, level surface.

2.Stop engine and remove key.

D

A

C

B

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