MAINTENANCE & ADdUSTMENTS Adjustment 1. From the left side of the riding mower, locate the square,
black adjustment plate where the rear section of the mower
deck attaches to the height adjustment lever.
2. There are two bolts
connected to this plate.
The front bolt passes
through a curved portion
of the plate. The smaller,
bolt near the rear provides
a pivot point for the
position of the adjusting
plate.
3. Loosen both bolts to allow the plate to move.
4. Put on heavy gloves, as you now must support the mower
deck.
5. Turn the plate clockwise (as viewed from the left side) to lower
the rear of the mower deck.
6. Turn the plate counterclockwise (as viewed from the left side)
to raise the rear of the mower deck.
7. Once you have obtained a proper measurement [rear blade tip
at least 6 mm (l/4 inch) but no more than 9 mm (3/8 inch)
higher than the front blade tip], tighten the front bolt to lock
the plate into position, then tighten the smaller bolt.
Mower Deck Height Adjustment The height adjustment lever on the left side of the riding
mower is used to raise and lower the mower deck. When
the mower deck height is properly aldjusted, the reference
numbers near the lever can roughly approximate the
number of inches the front edge of the blade is from a flat,
level surface.
Inspection 1. Prepare the riding mower as previously outlined.
2. Set the height adjustment lever to the number 2 position.
3. Put on heavy gloves, as you must move the blade.
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