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Leveling the Mower Deck
Check to ensure that the mower deck is level
whenever you install the mower or when you see an
uneven cut on your lawn.
Check the mower deck for bent blades prior to
leveling; remove and replace any bent blades; refer
to the
Servicing the Cutting Blades (page 45)
continuing.
Level the mower deck side-to-side first, then adjust
the front to rear slope.
Requirements:
•
The machine must be on a level surface.
•
All tires must be properly inflated; refer to
the Tire Pressure (page
Leveling from Side to Side
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the
parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Set the height-of-cut lever to the middle position.
4.
Carefully rotate the blade(s) so that they are all
side to side
(Figure 64
Figure 64
Mower Decks with 1 Blade
1. Blade side to side
2. Sail area of the blade
before
Checking
42).
and
Figure
65).
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3. Outside cutting edges
4. Measure from the tip of the
blade to the flat surface
here.
Mower Decks with 2 Blades
1. Blades side to side
2. Sail area of the blade
5.
Measure between the outside cutting edges and
the flat surface
Note:
If both measurements are not within
5 mm (3/16 inch), an adjustment is required;
continue with this procedure.
6.
Move to the left side of the machine.
7.
Loosen the side locking nut.
8.
Raise or lower the left side of the mower deck
by rotating the rear locking nut
Note:
Rotate the rear locking nut clockwise to
raise the mower deck; rotate the rear locking
nut counter-clockwise to lower the mower deck
(Figure
66).
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Figure 65
3. Outside cutting edges
4. Measure from the tip of the
blade to the flat surface
here.
(Figure 64
and
Figure
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66).
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