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Mower Deck Leveling
Perform these adjustments on a flat level surface.
SIDE-TO-SIDE LEVELING
1. With the mower installed, place the rider on a smooth,
level surface such as a concrete floor. Turn the front
wheels so they are straight.
2. Check for bent blades and replace if necessary.
3. Place the mower cutting height pin in the 4th hole from
the bottom (see insert, Figure 42). Arrange the outside
mower blades so that they are pointing from side-to-side
(Figure 40).
4. Measure the distance between the outside tips of each
blade and the ground (Figures 40 & 41). If there is more
than 1/8” (3mm) difference between the measurements
on each side, proceed to step 5. If the difference is 1/8”
(3mm) or less, proceed to step 6.
5. Use the rear leveling links (B, Figure 42) to adjust the
side-to-side leveling of the deck. Repeat step 4 if
necessary.
FRONT-TO-BACK LEVELING
6. Arrange the blades so they face front-to-back (Figure
43).
7. Measure the distance from the ground to the front tip of
the center blade, and from the ground to rear tips of left-
hand and right-hand blades (Figures 41 & 43). The front
tip of the center blade should be 1/4" (6mm) higher than
rear tips of left-hand and right-hand blades. If not,
proceed with steps 8 - 11.
8. Check the length of the hanging rods. The rear (D,
Figure 42) should be 15” (38,1cm) and is not adjusted.
To adjust the pitch of the mower deck, adjust the front
leveling nuts only.
9. Loosen the front lock nuts (E, Figure 42).
10. Turn the leveling nuts (A, Figure 42) counter-
clockwise to lower the front of mower deck. Turn the
nuts clockwise to raise the front of the mower. Make
adjustments in small increments, trying to keep tension
on both leveling nuts.
11. Tighten the front lock nuts (E).
12. Re-check the blade measurement then repeat steps 7-11
as necessary.
Figure 43. Orient Blades Front-to-Back
Figure 40. Orient Blades Side-to-Side
Figure 41. Measure Blade Tips to Ground
A. Mower Deck
B. Blade Tip
C. Level Ground
A
B
C
Figure 42. Mower Leveling
A. Front Leveling Nuts
B. Rear Leveling Rods
C. 4th Cutting Height Hole
D. Rear Hanger Rods
E. Front Lock Nuts
B
D
C
A
E