13. Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking bracket (L).
CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and en- gage slowly.
14.Raise attachment lift lever to highest position.
15.If necessary, adjust gauge wheels be- fore operating mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual.
TO LEVEL MOWER
Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on tires. If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the appear- ance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly.
VISUAL
termine which side of mower is cutting lower.
NOTE: As desired, you can raise the low side of mower or lower the high side.
2.Go to side of mower you wish to adjust.
3.With a 3/4" or adjustable wrench, turn lift link adjustment nut (A) to the left to lower the mower, or, to the right to raise the mower.
A
Turn nut right | Turn nut left |
to raise mower | to lower mower |
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NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3/16".
4.Test your adjustment by mowing some uncut grass and visually checking the appearance. Readjust, if necessary, until you are satisfied with the results.
PRECISION SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT
1. With all tires properly inflated, park tractor on level ground or driveway. 
CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect
your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
2.Raise mower to its highest position.
3.At both sides of mower, position blade at side and measure the distance
(A) from bottom edge of blade to the ground. The distance should be the same on both sides.
B | M |
L | F |
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K |
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A | E |
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