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OPERATING
NOTE: Bottom of wheels should be approximately 3-13
mm (1/8-1/2 in.) from the ground.
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4. Check mower wheel position. Remove bolt (A), bushing
(B), and nut (C) and move mower wheels to proper hole.
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A - 38 mm (1.5-In.)
B - 51 mm (2-In.)
C - 64 mm (2.5-In.)
D - 76 mm (3-In.) and above
5. Install bolts, bushings and nuts to lock wheels in
position. Tighten nuts to 34 N•m (25 lb-ft).
Checking Mower Level
NOTE: Mower wheels should not contact the ground
when leveling the deck.
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 dealer.
a. Position mower blades as follows and measure from
each outside blade tip (B) to the level surface.
MX4896
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).
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.
C
A
B
D
C
B
A
A
B
D
C