Great Dane GSKH1848S manual Checking Level Front-to-Rear, Checking and Adjusting Cutting Height

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MX20100

a. Loosen jam nuts (D) and adjust nuts (E) on each U-bolt until side-to side level is reached.

b. Tighten jam nuts (D).

Checking Level (Front-to-Rear)

1. Set height-of-cut (HOC) to the 76 mm (3 in.) cutting height position.

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

MX20122

2.Position right mower blade (F) (discharge side) parallel to the direction of travel.

3.Measure distance (G) from front blade tip to the ground.

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

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

Adjusting Level (Front-to-Rear)

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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.

Adjust both sides of the mower deck equally. All lift chains must remain taut.

MX20099

1.Loosen jam nut (H) on both deck lift assist rods.

2.Adjust front-to-rear mower level:

•Turn nut (I) on both sides clockwise to raise front of mower deck, or counterclockwise to lower front of mower deck.

3.Verify that the adjustment on right and left sides is equal.

4.Tighten jam nuts (H).

5.Check front-to-rear mower level.

Checking and Adjusting Cutting Height

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

•Disconnect spark plug wire(s) or battery negative (-) cable to prevent engine from starting accidentally.

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

Checking Overall Cutting Height

1.Inflate tires to correct pressure.

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

3.Position right mower blade (discharge side) parallel to the direction of travel.

4.Measure from the front of the blade tip to the ground.

5.If blade tip height is not within 73-79 mm (2-7/8-3-1/8 in.), an adjustment is needed.

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