maintenance
Adjusting the Mower Deck
Check the tire pressure before adjustment of the mower deck. See Tire Pressures in Maintenance section. Faulty mower deck adjustments will cause an uneven mowing result.
Leveling deck
Adjust the deck while the mower is on a level surface. Make sure the tires are inflated to the correct pressure. See Technical Data / Transmission. If tires are under or over inflated, you cannot properly adjust your deck.
Four slots control the height and pitch of the mower deck. The deck should be adjusted slightly higher in the rear.
NOTE: To insure accuracy of leveling procedure, mower deck drive belt must be installed prior to leveling deck.
1.Wear heavy gloves. Turn each outer blade tip to align with the deck or in a
2.Measure from the floor surface up to the bottom of the blade tip on the discharge side of the mower deck. Retain this measurement. Move to the opposite side, check that measurement is the same. If adjustment is required, loosen the locknut and move mounting bolt up or down in slot until both
3.Turn both outer blades to align with the deck in
4.Confirm measurements once again. Blade tips should be level in a
NOTE: This will place the mower deck in a base measurement position. Additional adjustment may be required to achieve desired cut for the type of grass or conditions being mowed.
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1.Front lift arm
2.Chain
3.Rear lift arm
4.Slotted deck hanger plates
Leveling the mower deck
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