Product Manual

5. To adjust the outer lift rod (E): Loosen the jam nut (F) on the

front ball joint (G) then remove the 1/2” hardware (H)

fastening the ball joint to the lift pivot arm. Turn the ball joint

clockwise to shorten the distance between the rod pivots

or counter-clockwise to lengthen the distance between the

rod pivots. Reinstall the ball joint on the lift pivot arm and

secure with the 1/2” hardware previously removed. Tighten

the jam nut against the lift rod.

6. Remove blocks from under the mower deck.

7. Remove the cutting height adjustment pin from in front of

the deck lift pedal arm. Lift mower deck and reinstall

adjustment pin in desired mowing height.

Deck Leveling Adjustment

Before adjusting the deck level, the deck lift rod timing must be

checked and/or adjusted.

Determining if the Deck Leveling Needs to Be

Adjusted

WARNING

Avoid Injury! Mower blades are sharp.

Always wear gloves when handling blades or working near

blades.

1. See Figure 45. Position the outside mower blades so they

face front-to-back.

2. Measure the front tip (A) of the blade from the cutting edge

to the ground.

3. Measure the rear tip (A) of the blade from the cutting edge

to the ground.

• the front and rear measurements should equal 4" (10,2

cm).

If the measurements are greater than 1/8" (3,17 mm) of what

they should be, adjust the deck leveling.

Deck Leveling Adjustment

1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO,

stop the engine and engage the parking brake. Verify that

the tires are correctly inflated.

2. Lock the deck lift pedal in the 5” (12,7 cm) position. Place

the deck height adjustment pin in the 4” position and lower

deck the lift pedal until the arm contacts the pin.

3. Place 2 x 4 blocks (B, Figure 46) under each corner of the

mower deck with the 3-1/2” sides being vertical. The arrow

(A) indicates the front of the mower deck.

4. Adjust the front eye bolts (A, Figure 47) until the chains are

tight and the deck is still resting on the 2 x 4’s. Tighten jam

nuts (B).

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