Assembly Instructions
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Deck Leveling Procedure
1. Position the mower on a smooth, level surface,
and set the deck height to the most common
cutting position. Refer to ADJUSTING CUT-
TING HEIGHT in Operating Instructions.
WARNING
The machine must be shut o during this
procedure.
2. Place a block of sucient height under the left
rear corner of the deck housing to remove ten
sion from the left rear deck support chain. De
tach the left rear deck support chain by remov
ing the upper bolt from the height adjuster arm.
Remove the block and let the deck hang from
the remaining three support chains.
3. Measure the sidetoside level of the deck by
measuring from the ground to the top of the
deck housing at the front corners of the deck as
shown in the Deck Leveling illustration. The
sidetoside measurements should not vary by
more than 1/8 in. (3 mm). If necessary, raise or
lower the left and/or right front support chain
clevises to level the deck.
4. Measure the fronttorear level of the deck using
a straight edge as shown in the Deck Leveling
illustration. The rear measurement should be
1/4 in. (6 mm) to 3/8 in. (10 mm) higher than the
front measurement. If necessary, adjust the
right side height adjustment rod by lengthening
it to lower the back of the deck, or shortening it
to raise the back of the deck.
5. With the sidetoside and fronttorear deck lev
el correct, reattach the left rear support chain
that was removed in step 2. Adjust the left side
height adjustment rod to equalize the left rear
and right rear support chain tension.
6. Assure that all fasteners are tight and replace
any guards removed during the leveling proce
dure.
Deck Leveling
Right Side
Measurement
Point
Ground
Approx. 36 in. (914 mm)
Long Straight Edge
Right Height
Adjustment Rod
Rear
Measurement
Point
Left Side
Measurement Point
Right Support
Chain Clevis
Left Support
Chain Clevis
Left Height
Adjustment Rod
Front
Measurement Point
Left Rear Deck Support
Chain (Remove Upper
Bolt for Leveling)
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