Figure 57
3. The difference between measurements C and
D should be no more than 1/4 inch (6 mm).
Changing the Mower Deck
Side-to-Side Height
Changing the side-to-side height is done by
adjusting the rear tire pressure and caster spacers.
1. Change the rear tire pressure. Do this to the
corresponding side that needs adjustment.
2. Adjust the caster spacer.
3. Recheck the front-to-rear pitch and side to side
leveling of the cutting unit.
Matching Height of Cut
1. Check the rear tire pressure.
2. Set the height-of-cut to the 4 inch (101.6 mm)
position following the height-of-cut decal.
3. With the machine on level surface, position
one blade front-to-rear. Measure at A and
from level surface to the cutting edge of the
blade tips (Figure 58).
Figure 58
4. The measurement should be 4 inch (101.6
mm).
5. If it does not measure correctly:
A. Adjust the rear tire pressure.
B. Adjust the caster fork spacers.
C. Adjust the front mower deck support pins.
6. Check the carrier frame front-to-rear pitch.
Replacing the Grass
Deector
An uncovered discharge opening could
allow the lawn mower to throw objects in
the operator's or bystander's direction and
result in serious injury. Also, contact with
the blade could occur.
Never operate the lawn mower unless you
install a cover plate, a mulch plate, grass
deflector or bagger.
1. Remove the locknut, bolt, spring and spacer
holding the deflector to the pivot brackets
(Figure 59). Remove damaged or worn grass
deflector.
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