Leveling Mower Deck, Service Mower | Great Dane GDRZ61-25KHE, GDRZ72-27KHE

SERVICE MOWER

Leveling Mower Deck

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous. Before adjusting or servicing mower:

•Disconnect spark plug wire(s) to prevent engine from starting accidently.

•Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades.

1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)

2.Inflate tires to the correct pressure.

3.Raise the mower deck lift lever to transport position.

4.Inspect mower blades for:

•Blade sharpness.

•Blade damage.

•Bent blades.

Checking Level (Side-to-Side)

NOTE: Mower deck anti-scalp wheels should not contact the ground.

1. Lower deck to the 76 mm (3 in.) cutting height position.

NOTE: Position the left mower blade in the sideways (left-to-right) position.

2. Measure from outside blade tip to the ground.

MX10371

Picture Note: Discharge chute raised for photo clarity.

3.Position right mower blade (A) (discharge side) in the side-to-side position.

4.Measure from outside blade tip to the ground.

•The difference between both measurements should be no greater than 3 mm (1/8 in.).

5.If side-to-side level is not within specifications, an adjustment is necessary.

Adjusting Level (Side-to-Side)

MX15285

1.Adjust four chain U-bolts (B) (two on each side of deck) until deck is within 3 mm (1/8 in.) of level from side to side.

Checking Level (Front-to-Rear)

1.Lower mower deck to the 76 mm (3 in.) cutting height position.

2.Position right mower blade (discharge side) in the straight forward (front-to-rear) position.

3.Measure from right front blade tip to the ground.

4.Turn blade 180° and measure from right rear blade tip to the ground.

M40137

•The height (C) of the rear blade tip should be 3-6 mm (1/8-1/4 in.) higher than the front blade tip.

5.If the front-to-rear level is not within specifications, an adjustment is necessary.

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