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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
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VISUAL SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 23)
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With all tires properly infl ated and if your lawn appears
unevenly cut, determine which side of mower is cutting
lower.
NOTE: As desired, you can raise the low side of mower or
lower the high side.
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Go to side of mower you wish to adjust.
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With a 3/4" or adjustable wrench, turn lift link adjust-
ment nut (A) to the left to lower the mower, or, to the
right to raise the mower.
Turn nut right
to raise mower
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NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower
height about 3/16".
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Test your adjustment by mowing some uncut grass and
visually checking the appearance. Readjust, if neces-
sary, until you are satisfi ed with the results.
L
C
D
A
Turn nut left
to lower mower
FIG. 23
B
M
A
H
FIG. 22
PRECISION SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT
(See Fig. 24)
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With all tires properly infl ated, park tractor on level
ground or driveway.
CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect
your hands with gloves and/or wrap
blade with heavy cloth.
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Raise mower to its highest position.
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At both sides of mower, position blade at side and
measure the distance (A) from bottom edge of blade
to the ground. The distance should be the same on
both sides.
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If adjustment is necessary, see steps in Visual Adjust-
ment instructions above.
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Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both
sides are equal.
A
FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 25 and 26)
IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side.
To obtain the best cutting re sults, the mower blades should
be adjusted so the front tip is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the
rear tip when the mower is in its highest position.
CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your
hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with
heavy cloth.
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FIG. 24
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