119293 6-1 REV E
DECK ADJUSTMENTS
Deck Leveling
1. Park the mower on a hard, flat surface.
2. Check tire pressures (8–12 psi) to make certain the
tires are properly inflated before starting to level deck.
3. Raise and place deck cutting height adjusting lever in
the “E” position. Figure 6-1
4. Make sure all deck hardware is tight on the right rear
of the deck. Figure 6-2
5. Measure the right rear of the deck from the ground to
the top of the deck. Figure 6-3
6. Now, go to the left rear of the deck and measure from
the ground to the top of the deck. If it is different than
the right hand side then the deck will need to be re-lev-
eled. Figure 6-4
7. Loosen the hardware that secures the cam just
enough to allow the cam to pivot. Do not over loosen
the cam as it will allow the deck to move on its own.
Figure 6-5
8. Pivot the cam by using a 3/8” rachet and extension.
Pivot the cam until the top of the deck is the same dis-
tance from the ground as the right side. Figure 6-6
9. To allow for easier access when tightening the adjust-
ing hardware, lower the deck to its lowest position.
10. Tighten the cam hardware.
Mowers built prior to serial number 14030000 – When
tightening the cam hardware you must tighten the inner
nut while holding the bolt and outer nut to keep the cam
from rotating and changing the adjustment. The inner
nut must be tight to prevent cam movement. Figure 6-7
& Figure 6-8
Mowers built after serial number 14030000 – When
tightening the cam hardware you must tighten the outer
nut against the cam while keeping the cam from rotating.
Use a 3/8” rachet and extension to hold the cam to
prevent it from rotating. The outer nut must be tight to
prevent cam movement. Figure 6-6 & Figure 6-9
11. Go to the front of the deck and measure the center of
the deck from the ground to the top of the deck. This
distance should be 1/8" to 3/8" less than the rear cor-
ner dimensions. If it is not then it will be necessary to
adjust the deck front to back. Figure 6-10
Stop engine. Make sure deck clutch switch is in the
down (OFF) position. Remove ignition key. Place
steering control levers in the park brake position.
Make sure blades are stopped before leaving seat.
A. Height adjusting lever
Figure 6-1
A. Make sure this hardware is tight
Figure 6-2
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