Use and Care Manual

Operating - 17

OPERATING

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2. Pull upward on mower deck lift lever (A) and pull lever towards center of

machine to lock in raised position.

3. Insert the pin (B) in the proper hole for the desired height of cut.

4. Lower mower deck:

• Lift slightly on mower deck lift lever, push slightly outward, and lower

lift lever (A) onto pin (B).

Adjusting Mower Level

NOTE: Mower wheels should not contact the ground when leveling

the deck.

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2. Inflate tires to the correct pressure.

3. Position caster wheels to the forward driving position.

4. Set mower to preferred cutting height, and lower deck into the mowing

position.

5. Measure mower level (side-to-side).

MIF

Picture Note: A convenient leveling gauge (A) (AM130907) is

available from your dealer.

a.Position mower blades as follows and measure from each outside

blade tip (B) to the level surface.

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b.Turn left blade (C) as shown. Hold

and turn right blade (D) as shown. Take measurement for both blades.

The difference between blade measurements must not be more than 3

mm (1/8 in.).

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c.Adjust mower 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).

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous.

Before adjusting or servicing mower:

• Disconnect spark plug wire(s) or battery negative (-) cable to

prevent engine from starting accidently.

• Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working

near blades.