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3. The difference between measurements C and D
should be no more than 1/4 inch (6 mm).
Changing the Mower Deck
Side-to-Side Height
Changing the side-to-side height is done by adjusting the
rear tire pressure and caster spacers.
1. Change the rear tire pressure. Do this to the
corresponding side that needs adjustment.
2. Adjust the caster spacer.
3. Recheck the front-to-rear pitch and side to side
leveling of the cutting unit.
Matching Height of Cut
1. Check the rear tire pressure.
2. Set the height-of-cut to the 4 inch (101.6 mm)
position following the height-of-cut decal.
3. With the machine on level surface, position one blade
front-to-rear. Measure at A and from level surface to
the cutting edge of the blade tips (Figure 62).
4. The measurement should be 4 inch (101.6 mm).
5. If it does not measure correctly:
A. Adjust the rear tire pressure.
B. Adjust the caster fork spacers.
C. Adjust the front mower deck support pins.
6. Check the carrier frame front-to-rear pitch.
Figure 62
Replacing the Grass Deflector
An uncovered discharge opening could allow
the lawn mower to throw objects in the
operator's or bystander's direction and result
in serious injury. Also, contact with the blade
could occur.
Never operate the lawn mower unless you install
a cover plate, a mulch plate, grass deflector or
bagger.
1. Remove the locknut, bolt, spring and spacer holding
the deflector to the pivot brackets (Figure 63).
Remove damaged or worn grass deflector.
1. Bolt
2. Spacer
3. Locknut
4. Spring
2. Place spacer and spring onto grass deflector. Place
the L end of spring behind deck edge.
Note: Make sure the L end of spring is installed
behind deck edge before installing the bolt as shown
in Figure 63.
3. Install bolt and nut. Place the J hook end of spring
around grass deflector (Figure 63).
Important: The grass deflector must be able
to rotate. Lift the deflector up to the full open
45
Figure 63
5. Spring installed
6. Grass Deflector
7. L end of spring, place
behind deck edge before
installing bolt
8. J hook end of spring
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