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mower is not within a range of 1/8 to 3/8 in. (4 to 11 mm)
lower than the rear of the mower, adjust the blade slope
using the following instructions:
1. Park the tractor on a level surface.
2. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
4. Check and adjust the side-to-side blade level if you
have not checked the setting; refer to Leveling the
Mower from Side-to-Side on page 33.
5. Measure the length of the rod extending out of the front
of the adjusting block on the sides of the chassis
(Fig. 50).
5/8 in.
(16 mm)
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2
3
4
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Figure 50
1. Adjusting block
2. Long rod
3. Hairpin cotter and washer
4. Mower mount
Note: If the rod length is not 5/8 in. (16 mm), remove
the hairpin cotter and washer from the end of the rod
(Fig. 50) and turn the rod until you obtain the 5/8 in.
(16 mm) dimension.
6. Install the end of the rod into the hole in the mower
mount and secure it with the washer and hairpin cotter.
Repeat this procedure on the opposite side of the
mower.
7. Check the front-to-rear slope by measuring between the
bottom of the mower (front center and rear center) and
the flat surface (Fig. 51). If the front is not within a
range of 1/8 to 3/8 in. (4 to 11 mm) lower than the rear,
an adjustment is required.
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2
1
2
Figure 51
1. Measure front center 2. Measure rear center
8. To adjust the front-to-rear blade slope, loosen the front
pivot plate mounting bolts slightly (Fig. 52).
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2
1
2
Figure 52
1. Pivot mounting bolt 2. Eyebolt locknut
9. Rotate the locknuts on the eyebolts to change the
adjustment (Fig. 52). To raise the front of the mower,
tighten the eyebolt locknuts. To lower the front of the
mower, loosen the eyebolt locknuts.
10. After adjusting both eyebolt locknuts evenly, check the
front-to-rear slope again. Continue adjusting the
eyebolts until the front blade tip is 0 to 3/8 in. (0-9 mm)
lower than the rear blade tip (Fig. 51).
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