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OPERATING
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the
SAFETY section.)
2. Inflate tires to the correct pressure.
3. Move mower lift handle to preferred cutting height.
4. Measure mower level (side-to-side).
MX4871
Picture Note: A convenient leveling gauge (A)
(AM130907) is available from your John Deere
dealer.
a. Position mower blades as follows and measure from
each outside blade tip (B) to the level surface.
MX4896
Picture Note: 42 (3 in 1) shown.
b. Turn left blade (C) as shown. Hold drive belt and turn
right blade (D) as shown. Take measurement for both
blades.
The difference between blade measurements must not
be more than 3 mm (1/8 in.).
c. Adjust mower level, if necessary.
5. Measure mower level (front-to-rear).
MX4896a
a. Turn right blade (E) so blade tip points straight
forward.
b. Measure from blade tip to the surface. Take
measurement for both blades.
The front blade tip must be 3–6 mm (1/8 -1/4 in.) lower
than rear blade tip.
c. Adjust mower level, if necessary.
Adjusting Mower Level
NOTE: Mower wheels should not contact the ground
when leveling the deck.
1. Make sure machine is on a flat level surface.
2. Raise mower deck to highest position.
A
B
D
C
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are
dangerous. Before adjusting or servicing
mower:
• Disconnect spark plug wire(s) to prevent
engine from starting accidently.
• Always wear gloves when handling mower
blades or working near blades.
E