Front to Back Leveling
1.Set the left and right mower blades so that they face front and rear. Measure the distance to the ground from front and rear of blades.
NOTE: This measurement can be made with a steel tape or by using the Blade Height Gauge, an optional HONDA part
With the gauge wheels set at the 2%” position, and the two outside blades positioned as shown, the blade height at points A and B should be 64 - 70 mm (2.52 -
2.76in). The blade height at points C and D should be slightly higher by about 3 mm (.l in). The blade height should be the same for left and right blades.
2.If distance at front of blade tip is too great or too small, adjust as follows: (Perform this before connecting drive belt). Tip up front of deck with steel pry bar and support front of deck with wooden block.
3.Remove the linchpin and clevis pin from the right and left front links. Loosen the nuts which hold the clevis tight. Turn both cievis an equal number of full turns so that both will be set at same length.
NOTE: Turning the clevis “OUT” lowers the front clearance; “IN” raises the clearance Each turn changes height by just over 1 mm (l/32 in).
4.If right and left blade heights are not equal, add or subtract turns to make equal.
5.After completing adjustment, tighten nut holding clevis in place, reinsert clevis pin and secure with linchpin
