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6. Measure the front tip (A, Figure 53) of the blade from the
cutting edge to the ground.
7. Measure the rear tip (A) of the blade from the cutting
edge to the ground.
8. Repeat the process on the other side of the machine.
• the front measurements should equal 4" (10,2 cm).
• the rear measurements should equal 4-1/4" (10,8 cm)
If the measurements do not equal the measurements as
listed above, adjust the deck leveling.
Deck Leveling Adjustment
1. Place the deck height adjustment pin in the 4" (10,2 cm)
position.
2. Place 2 X 4 blocks under each corner of the mower deck
with the 3-1/2" sides being vertical. Place a 1/4" (0,64 cm)
thick spacer on the top of the rear blocks.
3. Loosen the nuts (D, Figure 54) and allow the front of the
deck to rest on the 2 X 4's. Slide the chains in the slots
until the chains are tight and tighten the nuts.
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4. Loosen the nuts (C) and allow the rear of the deck to rest
on the 2 X 4's and 1/4" spacers. Slide the chains in the
slots until the chains are tight and tighten the nuts.
5. Repeat the process for the other side of the unit.
6. Remove all the blocks and spacers for under the mower
deck.
7. Perform the Determining if the Deck Leveling Needs to
be Adjusted procedure to verify that the deck has been
leveled correctly.
• If the mower deck does not measure 4" (10,2 cm) in
the front and 4-1/4" (10,8 cm) in the rear, proceed
with step #8.
8. Loosen the jam nut (A) and turn the fine adjustment bolt
(B) to adjust the deck height.
• Turn the bolt clockwise to raise the deck.
• Turn the bolt counter-clockwise to lower the deck.
9. Once the desired measurements are achieved, re-tighten
the jam nut.
10. Repeat the process for the other side of the unit.
Deck Lift Assist Springs
Some models are equipped with deck lift assist springs (A,
Figure 55) that assist the operator in raising the mower deck
with the deck lift pedal. The deck lift assist springs are factory
set to provide optimal lifting performance.
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Although it is fastened with a multi-position anchor, this is not
an adjustment point.
Do NOT attempt to adjust the spring length or lifting
performance will be compromised.
Mower Deck Drive Belt Replacement
NOTICE To avoid damaging belt, do not pry over
pulleys.
1. Park the unit on a smooth level surface such as a
concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking
brake, turn the ignition switch to OFF, and remove the
ignition key.
2. Lower the mower deck to it's lowest cutting position and
remove the mower deck guards and floor pan to gain
access to the mower deck drive belt (A, Figures 56 & 57).
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