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MAINTENANCE
Mower Deck Adjustments
WARNING!
Before performing any service or adjustment, check the following list:
1. Engage the parking brake.
2. Place the blade switch in the disengaged position.
3. Turn ignition switch to “OFF” position and remove the key.
4. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
5. Disconnect the spark plug wire from all spark plugs and place the wire
where it cannot come in contact with the plug.
WARNING!
Blades are sharp. Protect
your hands with gloves and/
or wrap blades with a heavy
cloth when handling.
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1. Front Lift Arm
2. Chain
3. Rear Lift Arm
4. Slotted Deck Hanger Plates
Leveling mower deck
deck adjust
Check the tire pressure before adjustment of the
mower deck. See “Checking Tire Pressure” in
Maintenance section. Faulty mower deck adjustments
will cause an uneven mowing result.
To level deck
Adjust the deck while the mower is on a level surface.
Make sure the tires are inated to the correct pressure.
See “Technical Data” under Transmission. If tires are
under or over inated, you cannot properly adjust your
deck.
Four slots control the height and pitch of the mower
deck. The deck should be adjusted slightly higher in
the rear.
NOTE: To insure accuracy of leveling proce-
dure, mower deck drive belt must be
installed prior to leveling deck.
1. Wear heavy gloves. Turn each outer blade
tip to align with the deck or in a side-to-side
manner.
2. Measure from the oor surface up to the
bottom of the blade tip on the discharge side of
the mower deck.
Retain this measurement. Move to the opposite
side, check that measurement is the same. If
adjustment is required, loosen the locknut and
move mounting bolt up or down in slot until
both side-to-side measurements are equal.
Retain measurement.