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SECTION V. MOWER DECK
This section contains adjustment, removal, installation,
and maintenance information for the 42-inch mower
deck. Instructions for installation and removal of the
optional mulching plug are located at the end of this
section.
A. DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS
In order to achieve even cutting, the mower deck must
be properly leveled. This leveling procedure will result
in the left and right blades having corresponding front
cutting-edge-to ground measurements within 1/16 inch
of each other. Also, the right and the left blades will
each have a 1/8 to 1/4 inch downward tilt toward the
front of the tractor. To level the mower deck, proceed
as follows:
WARNING: Before making any adjust-
ments, place the PTO switch in the “OFF”
position, engage the parking brake, turn
the ignition key to the “OFF” position,
remove the key from the switch and
remove the spark plug wire to avoid acci-
dental starting and injury.
WARNING: When adjusting the mower
deck, be careful not to cut yourself on the
sharp blades.
NOTE: Check the tires for proper inflation before
making a leveling adjustment. To level the deck, the
tractor and deck MUST be placed on a hard, level
surface during adjustment.
SIDE-TO-SIDE LEVELING ADJUSTMENT
1. Position the tractor and mower deck on a hard,
level surface.
2. Open the tractor hood and disconnect the spark
plug wire.
3. The mower deck front and rear gauge wheels
should be installed in their uppermost position in
the deck brackets to prevent contact with the hard,
level surface below. Refer to GAUGE WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT.
4. Raise the tractor implement lift handle to its
highest setting.
5. Position the mower blades so that the ends of each
blade face the right and left sides of the tractor
(See Figure 28).
Figure 28
6. Referring to Figure 29, measure and record the
distance from the hard, level surface to the outer-
most cutting edge of the right blade. Repeat this
step for the left blade. If the two blade heights are
not within 1/16 inch, note whether the right hand
blade is lower or higher than the left blade, then
proceed to steps 7, 8 and 9. If the two blade
heights are within 1/16 inch, proceed to FRONT
TO BACK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT.
Figure 29
7. Lower the deck onto the hard, level surface.
MOWER
BLADES
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1
3
4
3. Hard Level Surface
2. Blade
1. Finger guard
4. Measure This Distance
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