Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
Leveling The Mower
If the cut is uneven, the mower may need leveling. Unequal or improper tire pressure may also cause an uneven cut. Make sure tire pressure is correct as specified in Checking Tire Pressure.
1.With the mower installed, place the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Turn the front wheels straight forward.
2.Check for bent blades and replace if necessary.
3.Place the mower in
4.Measure the distance between the outside tips of each blade and the ground. If there is more than 1/8” (3mm) difference between the measurements on each side, proceed to step 5. If the difference is 1/8” (3mm) or less, proceed to step 6.
ECCENTRIC NUT MODELS
5.See Figure 38. Loosen the outside nut (A). Turn the eccentric nut (B) to raise or lower
5.See Figure 39. Hold
NOTE: 44” & 50” Mowers. When using a turbo collection system, raise the discharge side of the mower approximately 1/4” (6mm) to compensate for turbo assembly weight. Check the level of the cut grass and adjust the 1/4” (6mm) measurement as necessary for a smooth, even cut.
6.Arrange the blades so they face
7.Measure the distance from the ground to the front tip of the center blade, and from the ground to rear tips of
Front tip of the center blade should be 1/4" (6mm) higher than rear tips of
8.To raise front of mower deck, loosen front nut (B) and turn rear nut (A, Figure 40) against bracket. To lower front of mower deck, loosen rear nut (A) and the bracket will move backwards to lengthen rod.
9.
A |
B |
Figure 38. Leveling The Mower Side-to-Side Eccentric Nut Models
A.Outside Nut
B.Eccentric Nut
A |
B |
Figure 39. Leveling The Mower Side-to-Side, J-Hook Models
A.
B.Locknut
A | B |
Figure 40. Front to Back Leveling
A. Rear Nut | B. Front Nut |
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