MASSEY FERGUSON Simplicity Lancer Series Operator's Manual page 36

Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
FRONT-TO-BACK LEVELING - 40" MODELS
6. Arrange the blades so they face front-to-back.
7. Measure the distance from the ground to front tip and
rear tip of the left and right-hand blades. Front tips
should be 1/8"-1/4" (3mm-6mm) higher. If not, pro-
ceed with steps 8 - 10.
8. See Figure 28. To raise front of mower deck, loosen
front nut (A) and turn rear nut (B) against bracket (C).
9. To lower front of mower deck, loosen rear nut (B) and
bracket (C) will move backwards to lengthen rod.
10. Re-check measurement before tightening front nut
(A) against bracket.
FRONT-TO-BACK LEVELING - 44" MODELS
6. Arrange the blades so they face front-to-back.
7. Measure the distance from the ground to front tip of
the center blade and rear tip of the left or right-hand
blade.
The front tip should be 1/8"-1/4" (3mm-6mm) higher
than the rear. If not, proceed with steps 8-9.
8. Loosen the jam nut (B, Figure 29) and turn the
eccentric nut (A) to adjust the front-to-back level.
9. Tighten the jam nut (B).
NOTE: If proper front-to-back adjustment cannot be
achieved using the eccentric (A, Figure 29), adjust the
bolts (B, Figure 27) to raise or lower the back of the
mower.
B
Figure 28. Front-To-Back Leveling - 40" Models
A. Front Nut
B. Rear Nut
C. Mower Bracket
D. Adjustment Rod
Figure 29. Front-To-Back Leveling - 44" Models
A. Eccentric Nut
B. Jam Nut
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D
A
C
B
A