Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
WARNING
Before checking mower, shut off PTO and engine, remove the key, and allow all moving parts to stop.
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.
3/8” - 1/2” | A |
max in |
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high cut |
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Figure 39. Leveling The Mower | ||
1. | With the mower installed, place the tractor on a | A. Lift Rod |
| smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Turn | B. Locknut |
| the front wheels straight forward. |
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2. | Check for bent blades and replace if necessary. |
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3. Place the mower in
4. | Measure the distance between the outside tips of | B | |
| each blade and the ground. If there is more than 1/8” | ||
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| (3mm) difference between the measurements on | B | |
| each side, proceed to step 5. If the difference is 1/8” |
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| (3mm) or less, proceed to step 6. | A | |
5. | Turn the locknut (B, Figure 39) to raise or lower that | ||
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| side of the mower. |
Note: The maximum the mower can be adjusted in high cut is 3/8” to 1/2” between the frame and mower
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
Figure 40. Leveling The Mower Side-to-Side
A.Locknuts
B.Spacers
44” MOWER DECK -
Front tip of the center blade should be 1/4" (6mm) higher than rear tips of
38” & 40” MOWER DECKS -
A front to back deck height variance of 1/8” (3mm) and side to side variance of 1/8” (3mm) is acceptable. If not, proceed with step 8.
8.To raise front of mower deck, tighten locknuts (A, Figure 40) and against spacers (B). To lower front of mower deck, loosen locknuts (A). Locknuts must be turned evenly on both sides to keep deck level.
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