Snapper 300 Series, 1600 Series, 2600 Series, Prestige 1800 Series, Prestige 2800 Series, Prestige 500 Series, Conquest 1700 Series, Conquest 2700 Series, Conquest 400 Series CAUTION

Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service

MOWER ADJUSTMENTS

Gauge Wheels (Select Models)

The mower gauge wheels can be placed in two positions

depending on the height of cut. When using higher cut-

ting heights, set the wheels in the lower position. When

using lower cutting heights, set the wheels in the upper

position. To adjust:

1. Remove the hair pin clip (A, B, Figure 50).

2. For upper position, install the pin (A) through the

spindle above the bracket (C). For the lower position,

push down on the top of the spindle, and install the

hair pin clip (B) below the top of the bracket (C).

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 speci-

fied in Checking Tire Pressure.

SIDE-TO-SIDE LEVELING

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 mid-cut position. Arrange the

outside mower blades so that they are pointing from

side-to-side.

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.

5. See Figure 51. Loosen the outside nut (A). Turn the

eccentric nut (B) to raise or lower left-hand side of

mower. When mower is level, hold the eccentric nut

while tightening the outside nut.

NOTE: 44”, 50”, & 54” Mowers. When using a turbo col-

lection 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.

Figure 51. Leveling The Mower Side-to-Side

A. Outside Nut

B. Eccentric Nut

WARNING

Before checking mower, shut off PTO and engine,

remove the key, and allow all moving parts to

stop.

CAUTION

DO NOT remove the mower deck baffles. The

baffles help prevent grass clippings from becoming

airborne and plugging up the engine cooling fins.

Figure 50. Gauge Wheel Adjustment

A. Hair Pin (Upper Position)

B. Hair Pin (Lower Position)

C. Gauge Wheel Bracket