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Assembly Instructions
Deck Leveling
1.
Position mower on a smooth, level surface. Set
the cutting height to the highest position - 5 in.
(127 mm) - for easy access under the deck to
measure blade height. Refer to ADJUSTING
CUTTING HEIGHT in Operating Instructions.
NOTE: A block of wood cut 5 in. (127 mm) high
is a convenient gauge to measure blade height
above ground during the leveling process.
The machine must be shut off during this
procedure.
Height Adjustment
Front
Rod End
Should not vary more
than 1/8 in. (3 mm)
side-to-side
5 in. (127 mm)
Wood Block
WARNING
Rod
Deck Leveling
2.
Check the side-to-side level. Rotate the out-
side blades sideways and measure the
distance from blade tip to ground on each side.
If measurements vary more than 1/8 in. (3 mm),
adjust the height adjustment rod on the high side
to level the deck.
3.
Check the front-to-rear level. Rotate the cen-
ter blade to point forward. Measure the
distance from blade tip to ground on the front
and rear. The rear of the blade should be 1/8 to
1/4 in. (3 to 6 mm) higher than the front of the
blade; remove the chain from the deck height
adjuster clevis and adjust equally to achieve at
least 1/8 in. (3 mm) difference.
chains.
NOTE: The mower deck and support frame are
jig welded; within normal tolerances, very little, if
any, adjustments should be required to level the
deck. Tire pressure will influence the levelness
of the deck. Check the tire pressure as a possi-
ble cause of the deck not being level.
Rear
Rod End
Should be 1/8 in. (3 mm)
to 1/4 in. (6 mm) higher
at the rear of the blade
Front
Rod End
Reinstall
Rear
Rod End
5 in. (127 mm)
Wood Block
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