Service Mower - 18
SERVICE MOWER
Service Mower
Adjusting Mower Level
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
section.)
2. Inflate drive (rear) tires to 69-83 kPa (10-12 psi), and
caster (front) tires to 110-139 kPa (16-20 psi).
3. Adjust cutting height to 50 mm (2 in.), and lower mower
to cutting position.
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4. Measure the distance from the top of the mower deck to
the ground at positions A and B. The height at position A
must be 3-6 mm (1/8-1/4 in.) higher than position B.
• If adjustment is required, proceed to Step 5.
• If no adjustment is required, proceed to Step 6.
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5. Loosen jam nuts (E) and (F) on the swivel adjuster rod.
Turn the jam nuts as required to obtain the desired height
of position A.
6. Measure the distance from the top of the mower deck to
the ground at positions B and D. The heights of position B
and D should be equal, ±3 mm (1/8 in.).
• If adjustment is required, proceed to Step 7.
• If no adjustment is required, proceed to Step 8.
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7. Loosen jam nuts (G) and (H) on the swivel adjuster rod.
Turn the jam nuts as required to obtain the desired height
of position D.
8. Measure the distance from the top of the mower deck to
the ground at positions C and D. The height at position C
must be 3-6 mm (1/8-1/4 in.) higher than position D.
• If adjustment is required, proceed to Step 9.
• If no adjustment is required, proceed to Adjust
Cutting Height.
9. Loosen the nut (I), and slide cap screw (J) in the slot
until the desired height at position C is obtained. Tighten
the nut.
Adjust Cutting Height
1. Set the cutting height to 89 mm (3-1/2 in.), and lower
mower to cutting position.
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2. Turn right blade (A) so that the blade tip is pointing out
of the middle of the discharge chute.
3. Measure from outside blade tip to flat ground surface. If
the blade height (A) is not 89 mm (3-1/2 in.), adjust the
cutting height.
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Mower blades are
sharp. Always wear gloves when handling
mower blades or working near blades.
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C
B
A
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E
G
J
H
I
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