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Adjusting Mower Level (Side-to-Side)
NOTE: A mower leveling gauge (Part Number TY15272)
to aid in mower leveling may be obtained through a
local John Deere dealer.
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
section.)
2. Check tire pressure.
3. Adjust cutting height to 50 mm (2 in.).
NOTE: Mower gage wheels should not contact ground.
4. Put mower lift lever in mowing (lower) position.
5. Turn left blade by hand parallel to machine axle. Hold
drive belt and turn right blade parallel to axle.
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6. Measure from each outside blade tip (A) to level surface.
Difference between measurements must not be more than
3 mm (1/8 in.).
NOTE: Adjustable lift links are on both sides of mower.
Cutting height can closely match knob setting by using
adjustment on both sides. Do not adjust mower too
high or it will not lock in transport (upper) position.
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7. Turn nut (B), (left side shown): Clockwise to raise left
side of mower and counterclockwise to lower left side of
mower.
8. Check side-to-side measurements and adjust if
necessary.
Adjusting Mower Level (Front-to-Rear)
NOTE: Mower gage wheels should not contact ground
during leveling.
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
section.)
2. Tire pressure must be correct.
3. Pull lift lever completely back to transport (upper)
position.
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4. Turn mower depth control knob (A) to adjust cutting
height to 50 mm (2 in.).
5. Move lift lever forward to mowing (lower) position.
6. Turn left blade so blade tip points straight forward.
7. Hold drive belt and turn right blade straight forward.
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before adjusting gage
wheels:
Stop engine.
Remove key.
Wait for blades to stop.
Be careful of sharp edges on mower blades.
Always wear gloves when handling mower
blades.
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