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LEVEL AND ADJUST PITCH OF MOWER
DECK
Adjust on a level surface, with the tires inflated to the
correct air pressure (see Specifications on page 18).
Level Mower Mower Deck
1. Place mower deck in highest position.
2. With mower blades in line with discharge chute,
measure the distance from mower blade to the
ground on the left and right side of mower deck
(figure 8). Distance should be 4 in. (10.2 cm).
3. Remove height adjuster link (item 8) from center lift
lever (item 1) on each side of the unit (figure 7).
4. Loosen jam nuts on height adjuster links (item 8)
and turn the adjuster links clockwise to raise the
mower deck and counterclockwise to lower the
mower deck (figure 7).
5. Tighten jam nuts on height adjuster links (item 8)
(figure 7).
6. Install height adjuster link (item 8) on center lift
lever (item 1) on each side of the unit (figure 7).
7. Check that the mower deck is level.
• If mower deck is not level, repeat steps
3 through 6.
• If mower deck is level, then adjust pitch of mower
deck.
Adjust Pitch of Mower Deck
1. With the end of mower blades facing forward,
measure the distance from mower blade and the
ground at the front of mower deck. (figure 9).
NOTE: Adjust mower pitch so front end of mower blade is
1/8 in. to 1/4 in. (3 mm to 6 mm) lower than back end of
mower blade (figure 9).
2. Loosen pitch adjusting hardware (item 4) on each
side of mower deck (figure 7).
3. Adjust mower deck up or down to achieve proper
pitch.
4. Tighten pitch adjusting hardware (item 4).
ANTISCALP ROLLER ADJUSTMENT
Figure 7
OT1080
1. Center Lift Lever
2. Rear Hanger Bracket
3. Rear Hanger
4. Pitch Adjusting
Hardware
5. Pin
6. Slotted Bracket
7. Front Hanger Bracket
8. Height Adjuster Link
5
3
7
2
8
1
6
4
2
1
3
1. Mower Blade
2. Mower Deck
3. Ground Level
OT1810
Figure 8
4 in. (10.2 cm)
2
1
3
1. Mower Blade
2. Mower Deck
3. Ground Level
OT1820
Figure 9
Front
1/8-1/4 in. (3 - 6 mm) lower
Figure 10
1. Mower Deck
2. Mounting Hardware
3. Antiscalp Roller
4. Pin
5. Roller Clevis
IT0860
4
5
1
2
3