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Checking the Mower Deck
Front-to-Rear Pitch
1. Adjust the tire pressure in the rear tires to
specifications; refer to , page .
2. Position one blade front-to-rear. Measure at A and
B locations from a level surface to the cutting edge
of the blade tips (Figure 55).
3. The mower blade should be a 1/4 inch (6 mm) lower
in front at A than in the rear at B. Rotate blades and
repeat for other blades. If it is not correct, proceed
to Changing the Deck Front-to-Rear Pitch.
Changing the Mower Deck
Front-to-Rear Pitch
Changing the front-to-rear pitch is done by adjusting the
front height-of-cut posts.
1. To change the front-to-rear pitch, the front
height-of-cut posts can be adjusted (Figure 56).
Figure 55
1. Caster Wheel
2. Carrier Frame
3. Front height-of-cut pins
2. To raise the front of the deck, loosen jam nut and
rotate the front pin clockwise (Figure 56).
3. To lower the front of the deck, loosen jam nut and
rotate the front pin counter clockwise (Figure 56).
4. Position the blades front-to-rear. Check the
front-to-rear pitch and adjust if needed.
5. Check the side-to-side leveling of the cutting unit.
6. Tighten the jam nuts (Figure 56).
Checking the Mower Deck
Side-to-Side Height
1. Adjust the rear tire pressure to specifications; refer
to , page .
2. Position the blades side-to-side. Measure at C and
D locations from a level surface to the cutting edge
of blade tips (Figure 57).
3. The difference between measurements C and D
should be no more than 1/4 inch (6 mm).
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Figure 56
4. Jam nut
5. Ball joint
Figure 57
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