Assembly Instructions

Deck Leveling

1.Position mower on a smooth, level surface. Set the cutting height to the highest position - 5 in. (127 mm) - for easy access under the deck to measure blade height. Refer to ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT in Operating Instructions.

NOTE: A block of wood cut 5 in. (127 mm) high is a convenient gauge to measure blade height above ground during the leveling process.

WARNING

The machine must be shut off during this procedure.

2.Check the side-to-side level. Rotate the out- side blades sideways and measure the distance from blade tip to ground on each side. If measurements vary more than 1/8 in. (3 mm), adjust the height adjustment rod on the high side to level the deck.

3.Check the front-to-rear level. Rotate the cen- ter blade to point forward. Measure the distance from blade tip to ground on the front and rear. The rear of the blade should be 1/8 to 1/4 in. (3 to 6 mm) higher than the front of the blade; remove the chain from the deck height adjuster clevis and adjust equally to achieve at least 1/8 in. (3 mm) difference. Reinstall chains.

NOTE: The mower deck and support frame are jig welded; within normal tolerances, very little, if any, adjustments should be required to level the deck. Tire pressure will influence the levelness of the deck. Check the tire pressure as a possi- ble cause of the deck not being level.

Height Adjustment

Rod

Front

Rod End

Should not vary more than 1/8 in. (3 mm) side-to-side

5 in. (127 mm)

Wood Block

Rear

Rod End

Should be 1/8 in. (3 mm) to 1/4 in. (6 mm) higher at the rear of the blade

Rear

Rod End

5 in. (127 mm)

FrontWood Block Rod End

Deck Leveling

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