Murray 461603x48A - How to Level the Mower Housing

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HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING
If the mower housing is level, the blade will cut easier and the lawn
will look better.
WARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjust-
ment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the
spark plug. Remove the spark plug wire to prevent
the engine from starting by accident.
1. Make sure the unit is on a hard flat surface.
2. Check the air pressure in the tires. If the air pressure is incor-
rect, the mower housing will not cut level. Make sure the tires
are inflated to 14 PSI. (1 BAR).
IMPORTANT: On models equipped with gauge wheels, the
gauge wheels must be removed to correctly adjust the
level of the mower housing.
3. Some models have gauge wheels on the mower housing. If
equipped, remove the gauge wheels.
4. Remove the level adjustment pin from the side of the electric
deck lift (see Figure 22).
5. Open the cover.
6. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position. Lower the mower
housing to the LEVEL ADJUSTMENT position (Figure 23).
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
7. Loosen the left and right adjuster knobs (Figure 24). Push
down on each side of the mower housing. Make sure both sides
of the mower housing are setting on a flat surface. Also, make
sure the lift links are loose and can easily move up or down.
8. Push down on the lift links and tighten the left and right adjust-
er knobs (Figure 24). Make sure the adjuster knobs are tight.
If necessary, use a wrench to tighten the adjuster knobs. For
plastic adjuster knobs, tighten to a torque of 7 foot pounds (9,5
N–m). For metal adjuster knobs, tighten to a torque of 10 foot
pounds (13,5 N–m).
9. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position. Raise the mower
housing from the LEVEL ADJUSTMENT position to a CUT-
TING HEIGHT position (Figure 25). Turn the ignition switch to
the OFF position.
10. Close the cover.
11. Install the level adjustment pin (see Figure 22).
12. If equipped, install the gauge wheels.
13. Mow for a short distance. If the height of cut is not level, repeat
the above steps.
CAUTION: Do not operate with the mower housing in the
LEVEL ADJUSTMENT position. If you operate in the LEVEL
ADJUSTMENT position, the mower housing and blades can be
damaged.
Figure 22
Level Adjustment Pin
Electric Deck Lift
Figure 23
Level Adjustment Position
Cutting Height Positions
Cover
Height-Of-Cut
Indicator
Figure 24
Adjuster Knobs
Lift Link
Figure 25
Cutting Height Positions
Cover
Height-Of-Cut
Indicator