Operating Guide

c. Adjust mower deck level, if necessary, by turning rear nuts (E)
clockwise to raise the side of the mower deck or
counterclockwise to lower the mower deck.
6. Measure mower level (front-to-rear).
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a. Turn right blade (F) so blade tip points straight forward.
b. Measure from blade tip to the surface. Take measurement for
both blades.
The front blade tip must be specied distance lower than rear
blade tip.
Specication
Mower Deck Blade Outside Tips to Ground
(Di󰀨erence)—Distance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6 mm (1/8 -1/4 in)
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42 in (107 cm) Mower Deck is Shown.
c. Adjust mower deck level, if necessary, by turning the nut (G)
counterclockwise to lower the front of deck or clockwise to
raise front of deck.
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Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels
IMPORTANT: The mower deck can be damaged if mower wheels
are adjusted wrong:
● Bottom of wheels should be approximately 3 to 13 mm (1/
8 to 1/2 in) from the ground.
● If mowing at 75 mm (3 in) height of cut or higher set the
anti-scalp wheels in their lowest position
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Inate tires to the correct pressure.
3. Lower mower deck to the desired mowing position.
NOTE: Bottom of wheels should be approximately 3-13 mm (1/8-1/2
in.) from the ground.
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4. Check each mower wheel position. Remove nut (A) and bolt (B),
and move mower wheel to proper hole.
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A—38 mm (1.5-In.) or less
B—51 mm (2-In.)
C—64 mm (2.5-In.)
D—76 mm (3-In.) and above
5. Install bolts and nuts to lock wheels in position. Tighten nuts to
specications.
Specication
Mower Deck Wheel Nut—Torque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 lb·ft (34 N·m)
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Testing Safety Systems
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes contain
carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death.
Operating
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