AdjustmentsWARNING! Shut the engine off, remove the
ignition key and engage the parking brake before
making adjustments. Protect your hands by using
heavy gloves when handling the blades.
NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing
any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 27 for
information regarding tire pressure.
Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear)
The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabilizer b ar that
can be adjusted to level the deck from front to rear. The front of
the deck should be between 1⁄4” and 3⁄8” lower than the r ear of the
deck. Adjust if necessary as follows:
Park the tractor parked on a firm, level surface and place 1.
the deck lift lever in the middle position.
Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is 2.
parallel with the tractor.
Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the 3.
ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground. The
first measurement taken should be between 1⁄4” an d 3⁄8” less
than the second measurement.
Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper
adjustment and proceed, if necessary.
To 1. raise the front of the deck, tighten (thread inward) the
lock nut against the front hanger bracket.
To 2. lower the front of the deck, loosen (thread outward) the
lock nut, away from the front hanger bracket. See Fig. 6-4 .
Figure 6-4