MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
11. Raise the height adjustment lever all the way up. Move the
PTO clutch lever to ON.
12. Push the mower deck slightly forward until the PTO clutch
lever spring falls clear. Note the other end of the spring
remains attached to the PTO clutch tensioner arm. Push the
mower deck slightly rearward, until the front link falls clear.
13. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right. Put on heavy
gloves and pull the mower deck out from the left side. Take care
not to snag the deck on any part of the riding mower.
Installation is the reverse order of removal. After installing the
mower deck, you should always perform the three mower
deck adjustments as outlined in the next section.
Mower Deck Height Adjustments For the best cut quality, the mower deck must sit at a proper
angle to the ground. There are three adjustments that can
be made to the mower deck.
l Left to right mower deck leveling adjustment
l Front to rear mower deck adjustment
l Mower deck height adjustment
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All three adjustments should only be performed after the
following seven steps have been completed:
Park the riding mower on a smooth, flat, level surface.
Move the PTO lever to OFF.
Set the parking brake ON.
Disconnect the spark plug cap and remove the ignition key.
Verify correct tire pressure. See page 68.
Inspect the blade. See page 84.
Remove the lower chute from grass bag equipped models.
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