MTD 795, 792, 791, 790 manual Leveling the Deck con’t, Side to Side

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Leveling the Deck (con’t.)

Side to Side

If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows:

With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the deck lift lever in the top notch (highest position) and rotate both blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor.

Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of the right blade tip to the ground. Both

measurements taken should be equal. If they’re not, proceed to the next step.

Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex screw on the left deck hanger bracket. See Figure 14.

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Adjustment Gear

Figure 14

Balance the deck by using a wrench to turn the adjustment gear (found immediately behind the hex cap screw just loosened) clockwise/up or counterclockwise/down.

The deck is properly balanced when both blade tip measurements taken earlier are equal.

Retighten the hex cap screw on the left deck hanger bracket when proper adjustment is achieved.

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Contents MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio Operator’s ManualTable of Contents General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesSlope Operation Towing Page — Slope GaugeAttaching The Steering Wheel Tools Required For AssemblyTractor SET-UP Loose PartsGas and Oil Fill-up Attaching the Battery CablesTire Pressure Attaching The Seat Standard Adjustment SeatQuick Adjustment Seat Knob Adjustment SeatKnow Your Lawn Tractor Brake Pedal Throttle Control LeverParking Brake Lever Choke ControlIgnition Switch Module if equipped Ignition SwitchSpeed Control Lever Operating Your Lawn Tractor Safety Interlock SwitchesStopping the Engine Setting the Cutting HeightEngaging the Parking Brake Starting the EngineMowing Using the Deck Lift LeverDriving On Slopes Engaging the BladesMulching if equipped Moving The Tractor ManuallyFront To Rear Making AdjustmentsHeadlights Leveling the DeckSide to Side Leveling the Deck con’tQuick Adjustment Seat if so equipped Standard Adjustment SeatDrag Link Adjustment Parking Brake AdjustmentEngine Maintaining Your Lawn TractorLubrication Deck Wash System Cleaning the Engine And DeckChanging the Transmission Belt ServiceCutting Deck Removal TiresInch Deck Fuse BatteryCutting Blades Changing the Deck Belt OFF-SEASON Storage Attachments & AccessoriesPage Page MANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for