Great Dane GDRZ48-19KAE, GDRZ72-27KHE manual Checking and Adjusting Cutting Height, Service Mower

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Adjusting Level (Front-to-Rear)

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Adjust the left and right deck lift assist rods equally.

NOTE: Adjust side-to-side mower level before adjusting front-to-rear level.

Chariot LX model is equipped with a deck lift assist rod on each side of machine. Adjust both sides of the mower deck equally.

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2.Check clearance (A) from the top of the thrust arms (B) to the bottom of the thrust arm stop rod (C). The clearance should be 3 mm (1/8 in.).

Adjust Thrust Arm-to-Stop Rod Clearance (Transport Position)

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1.Loosen jam nut (D) on deck lift assist rod.

2.While positioned in front of the machine, adjust mower level:

•Turn hex nut (E) counterclockwise (F) to lower front of mower deck.

•Turn hex nut (E) clockwise (G) to raise front of mower deck.

3.For Chariot LX model, repeat for other side. Verify that the adjustment on right and left sides is equal.

4.Tighten jam nuts.

5.Check front-to-rear mower level.

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1. Loosen jam nut (A).

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Checking and Adjusting Cutting Height

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

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

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

Checking Thrust Arm-to-Stop Rod Clearance (Transport Position)

1. Set mower deck to transport (fully raised) position.

NOTE: If correct adjustment cannot be obtained by adjusting the lift handle connecting rod, further movement can be gained by adjusting the chain U- bolts.

Adjust all four chain U-bolts equally. All four chains should be tight. Tighten the U-bolt of the loose chain to correct.

2.Adjust deck lift handle connecting rod (B) while viewing adjusting mechanism from rear of machine.

•To lower deck, turn nut (C) counterclockwise.

•To raise deck, turn nut (C) clockwise.

3.Tighten jam nut (A).

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