Service Manual

MOWER DECKS
8-68 Floating Deck Mid-Size Service Manual
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3. With the machine on level surface, position one
blade front-to-rear. Measure at location A from a
level surface to the cutting edge of the blade tip (Fig.
1391 and for 36” mower decks use Fig. 1392).
4. The measurement should be 4” (101.6mm).
5. If it does not measure correctly:
A. Adjust the rear tire pressure.
B. Adjust the caster fork spacers.
C. Adjust the front mower deck support pins.
6. Check the carrier frame front-to-rear pitch. Refer to
“Checking the Mower Deck Front-to-Rear Pitch” on
page 8-65.
Fig 1391 fi g. 87 G000975
Fig 1392 fi g. 88 G000296
A
A
A
A
A
B
C
This illustration shows a 40”, 48” and 52” mower deck.
B. Measure from a level C. Measure blade at
surface point A
This illustration shows a 36” mower deck.