Service Manual

MOWER DECKS
8-65Floating Deck Mid-Size Service Manual
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1. Adjust the tire pressure in the rear tires to 12-14 psi
(83-97kPa).
2. Position the mower blades so they are in the front-
to-rear orientation. Measure at AA and BB locations
from a level surface to the cutting edge of the blade
tips (Fig. 000 and for 36” mower decks use Fig.
1385).
3. The mower blades should be 1/4” (6mm) lower at
location AA than at location BB.
4. If the front-to-rear pitch is not correct, proceed to
Adjusting the Deck Front-to-Rear Pitch.
Fig 1385 fi g. 82 G001041
Checking the Mower Deck Front-to-
Rear Pitch
This illustration shows a 40”, 48” and 52” mower deck.
A. Measure blade at B. Measure from a level
points AA and BB surface
AA
A
B
BB
Fig 1386 fi g. 83 G004906
AA
BB
This illustration shows a 36” mower deck.