•With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the lift lever in the top notch (highest position) and rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is parallel with the tractor.
•Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground. The first measurement taken should be between 1/4" and 3/8" less than the second measurement. Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper
adjustment and proceed, if necessary, to the next step.
•Loosen the two jam nuts on the rear side of the deck stabilizer bracket. See Figure 8A.
•Locate the two lock nuts on the opposite side of the stabilizer bracket. See Figure 8A. Tighten the lock nuts to raise the front of the deck; loosen the lock nuts to lower the front of the deck.
•Retighten the two jam nuts loosened earlier when proper adjustment is achieved.
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:
WARNING: Turn the tractor’s engine off, remove the key from the ignition switch and apply the tractor’s parking brake before making any adjustments.
•With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the lift lever in the top notch (highest position) and rotate the 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 cap screw on the left deck hanger bracket. See Figure 8B.
•Balance the deck so that both blade tip measurements taken earlier are equal.
•Retighten the hex cap screw on the left deck hanger bracket when proper adjustment is achieved.
A
Deck 
Stabilizer
Bracket
Deck
Lock Nuts
Jam Nuts
B
Hex Cap Screw
Deck Hanger Bracket
Front to Rear | Side to Side |
Figure 8
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: If any adjustments are made to the engine while the engine is running (e.g. carburetor), disengage all clutches and blades. Keep clear of all moving parts. Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler.
NOTE: A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to run rough. Be certain it is clean and properly attached before adjusting carburetor. Refer to separate engine manual packed with your unit for information regarding air cleaner maintenance.
Refer to separate engine manual packed with your unit for carburetor adjustment information or see an authorized engine service dealer.
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