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4. If the measurements for the inner rods are equal and
the measurements for the outer rods are equal, no
further adjustment is required. If the measurements are
NOT equal (greater than 1/8" (3,17 mm) difference),
adjustment is required, continue with Adjusting the Deck
Lift Rod Timing.
Adjusting the Deck Lift Rod Timing
1. Push the deck lift pedal (A, Figure 59) fully forward with
your foot to lock the cutting height in the 5" (12,7 cm)
position. Remove the height adjustment pin (B) and lower
the mower deck.
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2. To ensure that the deck is in the lowest position push the
pedal by hand towards the rear of the unit and install the
cutting height adjustment pin in the 3" (7,6 cm) position to
hold in place.
3. Block up the mower deck until all hanger chains are
slack.
4. To adjust the inner lift rod (A, Figure 60) loosen the jam
nut (B) on the front ball joint (C) and then remove the
1/2" hardware (D) 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. Install 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.
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5. To adjust the outer lift rod (A, Figure 61) loosen the jam
nut (B) on the front ball joint (C) and then remove the
1/2" hardware (D) 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. Install 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.
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6. Remove the blocking from under the mower deck.
7. Remove the cutting height adjustment pin from in front
of the deck lift pedal arm. Lift the mower deck and install
the cutting height adjustment pin in the desired mowing
height.
Deck Leveling Adjustment
Before adjusting the deck level, the deck lift rod timing must
be checked and/or adjusted.
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