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NOTE: Bottom of wheels should be approximately
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A
B
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4.Check mower wheel position. Remove bolt (A), bushing (B), and nut (C) and move mower wheels to proper hole.
A
B
C
D
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A- 38 mm (1.5-In.)
B- 51 mm (2-In.)
C- 64 mm (2.5-In.)
D- 76 mm (3-In.) and above
5.Install bolts, bushings and nuts to lock wheels in position. Tighten nuts to 34 N•m (25
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cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous. Before adjusting or servicing mower:
•Disconnect spark plug wire(s) to prevent engine from starting accidently.
•Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades.
NOTE: Mower wheels should not contact the ground when leveling the deck.
1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2.Inflate tires to the correct pressure.
3.Move mower lift handle to preferred cutting height.
4.Measure mower level
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A |
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Picture Note: A convenient leveling gauge (A) (AM130907) is available from your dealer.
a.Position mower blades as follows and measure from each outside blade tip (B) to the level surface.
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b.Turn left blade (C) as shown. Hold drive belt and turn right blade (D) as shown. Take measurement for both blades.
The difference between blade measurements must not be more than 3 mm (1/8 in.).
c. Adjust mower level, if necessary.
5.Measure mower level
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