Use and Care Manual

Operating - 18

OPERATING

MX4896a

a.Turn right blade (D) 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 3 - 6 mm (1/8 - 1/4 in.) lower than

rear blade tip.

MX51442

c.42 in. mower deck: Remove access panel and adjust mower level, if

necessary, by loosening rear nut (F) on front lift rod. Turn front nut (G)

clockwise to raise front of mower or counterclockwise to lower it. Tighten

rear nut after adjustment is complete.

MX51440

Picture Note: 48TD in. deck shown.

d.48TD mower decks: Adjust mower level, if necessary, by loosening

rear nuts (H) on front lift rod. Turn front nuts (I) clockwise to raise front of

mower or counterclockwise to lower it.

NOTE: Verify that deck will latch in transport position. If it does not

latch, turn both rear adjusting nuts counter-clockwise equally to

lower rear of deck until deck latch will engage. Check front lift rod

adjustment, adjust if necessary.

Adjusting Mower Wheels

1. Park machine safely on a level surface. (See Parking Safely in the

SAFETY section).

2. Inflate tires to correct pressure.

3. Raise mower deck lift lever, and lock in transport position.

4. Adjust mower wheels to correct height:

42 and 48 Inch Mower

MX39714

Picture Note: 42 Inch Mower shown.

• Remove shoulder bolt (E) and nut (F). Move wheel (G) to proper hole

position. Secure with shoulder bolt and nut. Tighten nut to 34 N•m (25 lb-

ft).

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.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! The mower deck can be damaged if

mower wheels are adjusted wrong:

• Wheels must not ride on ground supporting mower weight.

• Check wheel adjustment each time cutting height is changed.

Position 1 (A) 25 - 38 mm (1 - 1-1/2 in.) Height of Cut

Position 2 (B) 44 - 50 mm (1-3/4 - 2 in.) Height of Cut

Position 3 (C) 57 - 69 mm (2-1/4 - 2-3/4 in.) Height of Cut

Position 4 (D) 76 - 101 mm (3 - 4 in.) Height of Cut