Adjusting Mower Gage Wheels; Adjusting Mower Level (Side-To-Side) - Scotts S2048, S2554 Operator's Manual

Adjusting Mower Gage Wheels

CAUTION: To avoid injury, before you adjust
gage wheels: STOP engine, remove key, and
wait for blades to STOP.
IMPORTANT: Mower gage wheels must not ride
on ground to support mower weight. Adjust gage
wheels each time you change cutting height.
1. Check tractor tire pressure. Inflate tires to the correct
pressure. (See Checking Tire Pressure in Service -
Miscellaneous section.)
2. Raise mower lift lever to TRANSPORT (upper)
position and adjust cutting height. (See Adjusting
Cutting Height in this section.)
3. Remove bolt (A), bushing (B), washer (C), and tighten
with nut (D).
NOTE: Bottom of gage wheels should be
approximately 6-13 mm (1/4-1/2 in) from the ground
when properly adjusted.
4. Move mower gage wheels, one on each side, to one
of four holes for desired position.
5. Install bolt and tighten with nut.
6. Move lift lever forward to MOWING (lower) position.
7. Check distance from gage wheel to ground.
8. Adjust gage wheels if necessary.

Adjusting Mower Level (Side-to-Side)

CAUTION: To avoid injury, before you adjust
mower: STOP engine, remove key, and wait
for blades to STOP.
Be careful, sharp edges on mower blades.
Always wear gloves when handling mower
blades.
NOTE: A deck leveling gauge (Part Number
TY15272) to aid in deck leveling may be obtained
through your Authorized Service Center at a
nominal cost.
1. Park tractor on a hard, level surface.
2. Stop engine and remove key.
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