How to Adjust the Gauge Wheels
The axle bolts for the gauge wheels were mounted in the LOW cut position. To change the position of the gauge wheels, move the axle bolts as follows.
IMPORTANT: Before you adjust the gauge wheels, you must do the following. Make sure the mower deck is level. Make sure the height of cut is set at the height you want for your lawn. Mow a short distance on a flat level area and look at the area that was cut. If the mower deck does not cut level, see the instructions “How To Level The Mower Deck.”
WARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjustment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the spark plug. Remove the spark plug wire to prevent the engine from starting by accident.
1.Remove the gauge wheels (Figure 36).
2.Mow a short distance on a flat level area to check the level of cut and the height of cut. Look at the height of cut position number on the deck lift lever (Figure 37).
3.Look at each gauge wheel bracket. There are 3 holes in each bracket and a number next to each hole. The number for the height of cut position on the deck lift lever indicates the correct hole to use on each gauge wheel bracket (Figure 38).
4.Assemble the axle bolts to the gauge wheel brackets using the correct hole in the bracket as indicated (Figure 38).
NOTE: If the height of cut position is changed by the deck lift lever, you must move the gauge wheels to the correct hole (Figure 38) to keep a level height of cut.
A |
B |
Figure 37: Deck lift lever
A - Deck lift lever
B - Cutting height positions
BC
1 | 1 |
2 | 2 |
3 | 3,4,5,6 |
A
A | B | C | |
D | |||
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Figure 36: Gauge wheel assembly
A - Locking ring
B - Washer
C - Axle bolt
D - Gauge wheel
Figure 38: Gauge wheel bracket positions
A - Gauge wheel bracket
B - Wheel bracket hole no.
C - Lift lever position no.
How to Level the Mower Deck
If the mower deck is level, the blade will cut easier and the lawn will look better.
WARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjustment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the spark plug. Remove the spark plug wire to prevent the engine from starting by accident.
1.Make sure the unit is on a hard flat surface.
2.Check the air pressure in the tires. If the air pressure is incorrect, the mower housing will not cut level. Make sure the tires are inflated to 14 PSI (1 BAR).
IMPORTANT: On models equipped with gauge wheels, the gauge wheels must be removed to correctly adjust the level of the mower deck.
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