SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
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Go to side of mower you wish to adjust.
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With a 3/4" or adjustable wrench, turn lift link adjust-
ment nut (A) to the left to lower the mower, or, to the
right to raise the mower.
Turn nut right
to raise mower
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NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower
height about 3/16".
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Test your adjustment by mowing some uncut grass
and visually checking the appearance. Readjust, if
necessary, until you are satisfied with the results.
PRECISION SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT
(See Fig. 30)
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With all tires properly inflated, park tractor on level
ground or driveway.
CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your
hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with
heavy cloth.
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Raise mower to its highest position.
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At both sides of mower, position blade at side and
measure the distance (A) from bottom edge of blade
to the ground. The distance should be the same on
both sides.
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If adjustment is necessary, see steps 2 and 3 in Visual
Adjustment instructions above.
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Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both
sides are equal.
A
A
Turn nut left
to lower mower
FIG. 29
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A
FIG. 30
FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 31 and 32)
IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side.
To obtain the best cutting re sults, the mower blades should
be adjusted so the front tip is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the
rear tip when the mower is in its highest position.
CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your
hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with
heavy cloth.
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Raise mower to highest position.
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Position any blade so the tip is pointing straight forward.
Measure distance (B) to the ground at front and rear
tip of the blade.
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If front tip of blade is not 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear
tip, go to the front of tractor.
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With an 11/16" or adjustable wrench, loosen jam nut
A several turns to clear adjustment nut B.
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With a 3/4" or adjustable wrench, turn front link adjust-
ment nut (B) clockwise (tighten) to raise the front of
mower, or, counterclockwise (loosen) to lower the front
mower.
Tighten adjust nut
B to raise mower
NOTE: Each full turn of the adjustment nut will change
mower height about 1/8".
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Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until front
tip of blade is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip.
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Hold adjustment nut in position with wrench and tighten
jam nut securely against adjustment nut.
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B
B
FIG. 31
B
A
Loosen adjust nut
B to lower mower
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Loosen jam nut A first
FIG. 32