Front To Rear Leveling - MTD 700 Series Professional Shop Manual

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Front To Rear Leveling

The front of the cutting deck is supported by an adjustable front deck hanger rod. This rod can be adjusted to set
the front to rear pitch of the deck. The front of the deck should be between 1/4-inch and 3/8-inch lower than the rear
of the deck. Adjust if necessary as follows:
The two nuts
NOTE: Some cutting deck hanger brackets use one lock nut to adjust the front deck height.
NOTE: All nuts are on the front side of the bracket to allow the deck to float and rise up if the deck impacts
something. This helps to minimize damage to the deck
4. Using a wrench, turn the hex nut next to the hanger bracket clockwise to raise the front of the deck, or counter-
clockwise to lower the front of the deck.
5. Tighten the lock nut (if applicable) when deck height is properly adjusted.
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Figure 8.32
1. With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, move
the deck to the mid height position (third or fourth
notch) using the deck lift lever. Rotate the blade near-
est the discharge chute so that it is parallel with the
tractor frame.
2. Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to
the ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground.
NOTE: The front measurement should be 1/4" - 3/8" closer
to the ground. If the measurement is correct, you
are finished with this procedure. If the distance
needs to be changed, proceed to the next step.
3. Working at the front of the tractor, loosen the hex lock
nut at the front of the deck hanger rod. Thread the
lock nut away from the hex nut behind it to allow
room to adjust the rear nut. See Figure 8.32.
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