Briggs & Stratton LT-200 manual Leveling The Mower Side-to-Side Lift Rod Locknut

LT-200 Series

WARNING

Before checking mower, shut off PTO and engine, remove the key, and allow all moving parts to stop.

Leveling The Mower

If the cut is uneven, the mower may need leveling. Unequal or improper tire pressure may also cause an uneven cut. Make sure tire pressure is correct as specified in Checking Tire Pressure.

SIDE-TO-SIDE LEVELING

1.With the mower installed, place the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Turn the front wheels straight forward.

2.Check for bent blades and replace if necessary.

3.Place the mower in mid-cut position. Arrange the outside mower blades so that they are pointing from side-to-side.

4.Measure the distance between the outside tips of each blade and the ground. If there is more than 1/8” (3mm) difference between the measurements on each side, proceed to step 5. If the difference is 1/8” (3mm) or less, proceed to step 6.

5.Turn the locknut (B, Figure 15) to raise or lower that side of the mower.

FRONT-TO-BACK LEVELING

6.Arrange the blades so they face front-to-back.

7.Measure the distance from the ground to the front tip of the center blade, and from the ground to rear tips of left-hand and right-hand blades.

Note: Front tip of the center blade should be 1/4" (6mm) higher than rear tips of left-hand and right-hand blades. If not, proceed with step 8.

8.To raise front of mower deck, tighten locknuts (A, Figure 16) and against spacers (B). To lower front of mower deck, loosen locknuts (A). Locknuts must be turned evenly on both sides to keep deck level.

A

B

Figure 15. Leveling The Mower Side-to-Side

A.Lift Rod

B.Locknut

	B	A
B	A

Figure 16. Leveling The Mower Side-to-Side

A.Locknuts

B.Spacers

3/2007 11 TP 300-4517-00-RG-N