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3. Rotate dial (A) counterclockwise to raise mower deck height.
4. Rotate dial (A) clockwise to lower mower deck height.
5. Rotate dial (A) to index mark (B) to desired mower deck height.
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Adjusting Mower Level
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous.
Before adjusting or servicing mower:
● Disconnect spark plug wires or battery negative (—)
cable to prevent engine from starting accidentally.
● Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or
working near blades.
NOTE: Mower deck wheels should not contact the ground when
leveling the deck.
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)
2. Inate tires to the correct pressure. (See tires pressure in the
specications section.)
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).
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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 belt and turn the 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 the mower level, if necessary, by turning nuts clockwise
(E) to raise the side of the mower deck, or counterclockwise to
lower the mower deck.
NOTE: Ensure that bottom of the lock nut is fully engaged on the
threaded tting to avoid hardware loosening during operation.
6. Measure mower level (front-to-rear).
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a. Turn right blade (D) so that a blade tip points straight forward.
b. Measure from the blade tip to the surface. Take measurement
for both blades. The front blade tips must be lower than the
rear blade tips according to the specication listed.
Specication
Front-to-Rear Blade Tip Variation—Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3––6 mm (1/8––1/4 in)
Operating
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