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LEVELING THE DECK (SIDE TO SIDE)
Check the mower’s tire pressure before performing any deck leveling
adjustments.
If the cutting deck appears to be moving unevenly, a side-by-side adjustment can be
performed.
If Necessary, Adjust as Follows:
1. Place the machine on a flat ground
and check the tire pressure.
2. Put blocks under the Front edge of
the Cutting Deck that are 1 and 1/8-
inch (26 mm) tall.
3. Put blocks under the Rear edge of
the Cutting Deck that are 1 and 1/4-
inch (31 mm) tall.
4. Adjust the Lock Nuts (Right and Left)
to keep the deck in touch with the 1
and 1/8 inch (26 mm) tall blocks
under the Front Edge (Figure Front
Edge).
5. Adjust the Lock Nuts to keep the
deck in touch with the 1 and 1/4 inch
(31 mm) tall blocks under the Rear
edge (Figure Rear Edge).
Clockwise to raise counterclockwise to lower the cutting deck.
ADJUSTING THE DECK WHEELS
Move The Mower onto a Firm and Level Surface, Preferably Pavement, And Proceed as
Follows:
1. Place the Deck Lift Handle to the desired mowing height setting.
2. Check the Deck Wheels for contact or excessive clearance with the surface below.
The Deck Wheels should have been ¼-inch to ½-inch of clearance above the
ground.
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