Leveling the Mower Deck
1.
Set the anti-scalp rollers to the top holes or
remove them completely for this procedure; refer
to
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers (page
2.
Set the height-of-cut lever to the 76 mm (3 inch)
position; refer to
(page
23).
3.
Place 2 blocks, each having a thickness of 6.6
cm (2-5/8 inches), under each side of the front
edge of the deck but not under the anti-scalp
roller brackets
(Figure
4.
Place 2 blocks, each having a thickness of 7.3
cm (2-7/8 inches), under the rear edge of the
cutting deck skirt, 1 on each side of the cutting
deck
(Figure
62).
Figure 62
1. Wood block—6.6 cm
(2-5/8 inches) thick
2. Wood block—7.3 cm
(2-7/8 inches) thick
5.
Loosen the adjustment bolts on all 4 corners so
that the deck is sitting securely on all 4 blocks
(Figure
63).
Adjusting the Height of Cut
62).
3. Front edge
24).
1. Deck-lift arm
2. Chain
6.
Ensure that there is tension on all 4 chains
(Figure
7.
Tighten the 4 adjustment bolts
8.
Ensure that the blocks fit snugly under the deck
skirt and that all bolts are tight.
9.
Verify that the deck is level by checking the
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side-to-side level and front-to-rear blade slope;
repeat the deck leveling procedure if necessary.
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Figure 63
3. Hook
4. Adjustment bolt
63).
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(Figure
63).