MAINTENANCE
Front-to-back adjustment
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Deck must be level
To obtain the best cutting performance, the deck should be adjusted so the front tip of the blades are approximately 1/8"
(3.2 mm) to 1/4" (6.5 mm) lower than the rear tip. If the front tip is higher, this will create a poor quality of cut.
WARNING!
Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blades with a heavy cloth when handling.
1.Check adjustment on the right side of the mower. Position any blade so that the tip is pointing straight forward. Measure distance “B” at the front and rear tip of the blade.
2.Before making any necessary adjustments, check to make sure that the deck is level
3.With the deck in the highest cutting position, 4 1/2" (114 mm) measure the front tip of the blade to see if the deck is higher or lower than 4 1/2" (114 mm).
4.To lower the front tip of the blade, using a 9/16" wrench, loosen the hex nuts that are on the front lift linkages (be sure to loosen equal amounts).
5.When distance “B” is 1/8" (3.2 mm) to 1/4" (6.5 mm) lower at the front than rear, the adjustment is done.
6.Reverse above step to raise the deck.
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1.Hex nut
2.Front lift linkage
Adjustment link