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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance,
service or repairs with the engine running. Stop
engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove
key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and
secure away from plug. Engine and components are
HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool
before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and Vent
must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.
4.2.3. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT
(Side-To-Side Levelness)
(Continued from previous page)
7. Move one side of the deck up or down to
achieve levelness between both sides of deck. See
Figure 4.6.
8. Tighten carriage bolt and nut securely. Recheck both
sides of deck for correct levelness.
9. Readjust rear hanger chain pivots to align with
holes in support brackets.
See Figure 4.7.
10. Remove angle iron, pipe, or similar object and
proceed to check front to rear levelness.
4.2.4. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT
(Front to Rear Levelness - 28” Decks)
With the Rear Engine Rider on a smooth, level
surface, rotate blade until blade tips are at front and
rear of deck. Measure the distance from blade tips
to floor. The distance should be the same, or the
rear 1/8” lower than the front. If the rear blade tip is
higher or is more than 1/8” lower than the front,
proceed with adjustment.
(Front to Rear Levelness - 30” Decks)
With the Rear Engine Rider on a smooth, level
surface, rotate blade until blade tips are at front and
rear of deck. Measure the distance from blade tips
to floor. The distance should be the same, or the
rear 1/8” to 1/4” higher than the front. If the rear
blade tip is lower or is more than 1/4” higher than
the front, proceed with adjustment.
1. Remove rear hanger chains.
2. Turn each hanger pivot the same number of
rotations on the eye-bolt to raise or lower the rear of
the deck. See Figure 4.7.
3. Reinstall rear hanger chains and measure blade
tips again.
4. Repeat steps “1” through “3” until proper
levelness is obtained.
FIGURE 4.7
FLOOR
X-1/8”
FRONT
REAR
HAIRPIN
HANGER
CHAIN
PIVOT
SUPPORT
BRACKET
HANGER
CHAIN