CARE AND MAINTENANCE

MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE:

There are a total of (4) slots which will control the attitude or pitch of the mower deck. Deck should be level or pitched slightly higher in rear.

A.Place the mower on a smooth level surface with front casters positionedt owards deck. Check tire pressures toinsurethe mowerhas a correct stance. Inflate tiresas required:

Front

16 - 21 lbs maximum

Rear:

8-14 lbs maximum

NOTE: Toinsureaccuracyoflevelingprocedure,mower deck drive belt must be installed prior to leveling deck.

B.Wear heavy gloves. Turn each outer blade tip to align with the deck or in a side-to-side manner.

C.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 locknutand move mountingbolt up or down in slot until both side-to-side measurements are equal. Retain measurement.

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Dixon 11249-0605 manual Mower Deck Leveling Procedure