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Adjusting the Mower Deck
Leveling Deck
Adjust the deck while the mower is on a level
surface. Make sure the tires are inflated to the correct
pressure. See Tire Pressures in Maintenance section.
If tires are under or over inflated, the deck cannot be
properly adjusted. Faulty mower deck adjustments will
cause an uneven mowing result.
Four bolts 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 procedure,
mower deck drive belt must be installed prior to
leveling the deck.
1. Wear heavy gloves. Turn each outer blade tip to
align with the deck side-to-side.
2. Measure from the floor surface up to the bottom
of the blade tip on the discharge side of the
mower deck. Record this measurement. Move
to the opposite side; check that measurement is
the same. If adjustment is required, loosen the
locknut and adjust bolt up until both side-to-side
measurements are equal. Record measurement.
3. Turn both outer blades to align with the deck in
front-to-rear manner. Reposition rear mounting
bolts up or down until rear blade tips are
positioned 3.175 mm to 9.525 mm (
1
/8" to
3
/8")
higher in the rear than the front blade tips.
4. Confirm measurements once again. Blade tip
height should be equal side-to-side. In the rear,
blade tips should be 3.175 mm to 9.525 mm (
1
/8"
to
3
/8") higher than the front measurement. In the
front, blade tips should be equal from side-to-
side.
NOTE: This will place the mower deck in a standard
measurement position. Additional adjustment may be
required to achieve desired cut for the type of grass
being mowed or conditions.
8065-037
1. Adjustment bolt
2. Locknut
Leveling the mower deck
WARNING!
Blades are sharp. Protect your hands
with gloves and/or wrap blades with
a heavy cloth when handling.
8065-102
Set blades to begin leveling