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Figure 96
3. Install the plug into the cutting-unit gearbox
( Figure 94 ).
Leveling the Cutting Unit
Preparing to Level the Cutting Unit
1. Park the machine on a at level surface.
2. Lower the cutting unit and set the cutting-unit lift
lever to the oat position.
3. Check for bent or damaged mower blades, refer
to Inspecting the Blades ( page 70 ) .
Note: Replace bent or damaged blades and
disks before leveling the cutting unit.
4. Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking the
Air Pressure in the T ires ( page 24 ) .
Leveling the Cutting Unit Front to
Back
1. Adjust the height of cut to the 64 mm (2-1/2
inch) position ( Figure 97 ).
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Figure 97
1. Height-of-cut indicator [64 mm (2-1/2 inch)]
2. Shut of f the engine and remove the key .
3. Measure the distance between the ground and
the forward-most point of the cutting unit ( Figure
98 ).
Record the here:
4. Measure the distance between the ground and
the rear-most point of the cutting unit ( Figure 98 ).
Record the here:
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Figure 98
1. 64 mm (2-1/2 inch) 2. 69 to 79 mm (2.71 to 3.1 1
inches)
5. T o adjust the rear of the cutting unit, perform
the following:
A. Remove the belt cover; refer to Removing
the Belt Cover ( page 73 ) .
B. T o raise the front of the machine to 64 mm
(2-1/2 inch), loosen the jam nut and adjust
the adjustment bolt; refer to Figure 99 .
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