Mower Adjustments; Leveling The Mower - MASSEY FERGUSON Simplicity Lancer Series Operator's Manual

MOWER ADJUSTMENTS

Leveling The Mower

If the cut is uneven, the mower may need leveling.
Unequal or improper tire pressure may also cause an
uneven cut. Make sure tire pressure is correct as speci-
fied in Checking Tire Pressure.
1. With the mower installed, place the tractor on a
smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Turn
the rear wheels straight forward.
2. Check for bent blades and replace if necessary.
SIDE-TO-SIDE LEVELING - EARLY MODELS
3. Disengage the PTO. Place the mower in mid-cut
position. Arrange one of the mower blades so that it
is pointing from side-to-side.
4. Measure the distance between the outside tips of
each blade and the ground. 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. See Figure 26. Loosen the outside nut (A). Turn the
eccentric nut (B) to raise or lower left-hand side of
mower. When mower is level, hold the eccentric nut
while tightening the outside nut.
SIDE-TO-SIDE LEVELING - LATER MODELS
3. Disengage the PTO. Place the mower in mid-cut
position. Arrange one of the mower blades so that it
is pointing from side-to-side.
4. Measure the distance between the outside tips of
each blade and the ground. 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. See Figure 27. Hold the bolt (B) in place and turn the
locknut (A) to raise or lower the side of the mower.
Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
Figure 26. Side-to-Side Leveling - Early Models
A. Outside Nut
B. Eccentric Nut
Figure 27. Side-to-Side Leveling - Later Models
A. Locknut
B. Bolt
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A
B
A
B