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Leveling the Mower Deck
Preparing the Machine
Ensure that the mower deck is level any time you
install the mower deck or when you see an uneven
cut on your lawn.
Level the mower deck side to side before adjusting
the front-to-rear slope.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO, and move the motion-control levers
outward to the P
ARK
2.
Shut off the machine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Unplug the battery charger if it is connected.
4.
Turn the battery-disconnect switch to the O
position.
5.
Check the tire pressure of both drive tires; refer
to
Checking the Tire Pressure (page
6.
Check the mower deck for bent blades; remove
and replace any bent blades; refer to
the Cutting Blades (page
7.
Lower the mower deck to the 76 mm (3 inch)
height-of-cut position.
Checking the Mower Deck
Side-to-Side Height
1.
Adjust the rear-tire pressure.
2.
Set the rake of the mower deck to the lowest
setting; refer to
Adjusting the Rake of the Mower
Deck (page
23).
3.
Ensure that the blades are not bent; refer to
Checking for Bent Blades (page
4.
Position the blades side to side.
5.
Measure at the B and C locations from a level
surface to the cutting edge of blade tips.
position.
FF
37).
Servicing
43).
43).
1. Measure from a level
surface
6.
The difference between measurements B and C
should be no more than 6 mm (1/4 inch).
Note:
If it is not correct, refer to
Mower Deck from Side to Side (page
45
Figure 74
2. Measure the blade at
points B and C
Leveling the
46).
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