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To test:
„ Park the mower on a level surface and set the parking
brake.
„ Place the joystick in the locked, neutral position.
„ Stand behind the mower and try to push it forward. If the
rear tires turn, the brakes need to be tightened.
To tighten:
„ Locate the brake adjustment nuts along the frame in front
of each of the rear wheels.
„ Turn each adjustment nut 1/4 turn clockwise, then try
again to push the mower.
„ Continue rotating each nut 1/4 turn and testing until the
mower can no longer be moved by pushing.
After final adjustment, test the brakes by driving the mower
at normal speed on flat ground to be sure the mower stops
quickly when the brake pedal is depressed.
LEVELING THE CUTTING DECK
See Figures 25 - 26.
If your lawn appears unevenly cut after using the mower,
the cutting deck may need adjusting. Before deciding that
leveling the cutting deck is necessary, make sure tires are
properly inflated to the recommended PSI when mowing.
Over- or under-inflated tires can affect the appearance of
the cut, and proper inflation of the tires may be all that is
needed to resolve uneven cutting issues.
NOTE: Always check side-to-side alignment and adjust as
needed before measuring and adjusting front to back.
Before beginning:
„ Make sure the joystick is in locked, neutral position and
blade engage knob is down.
„ Stop the motor, allow the blades to come to a complete
stop, remove the start key, and set the parking brake.
„ Lower the height of the cutting deck to its lowest position.
„ Check that tires are inflated to the recommended PSI.
Refer to Tire Maintenance section.
To make side-to-side adjustment:
„ Position the blades so that the ends point toward the
sides of the mower.
„ On the outside edge of each blade, measure the distance
from the bottom edge of the side of the blade to the
ground. If the distance between the two sides is greater
than 1/8 in., a side-to-side adjustment is necessary.
„ On the side you wish to adjust, loosen the jam nuts as
shown.
„ Turn the adjustment nuts clockwise to raise or counter-
clockwise to lower the side of the cutting deck. Each full
turn of the adjustment nut will change the deck height
approximately 1/8 in.
NOTE: If raising the side, you will need to turn the top
adjustment nut first. If lowering, turn the bottom nut first.
MAINTENANCE
BOTTOM
ADJUSTMENT NUT
27 — English
ADJUSTMENT NUTS
EDGE
Fig. 24
BLADE
Fig. 25
JAM NUT
ADJUSTMENT
NUTS
JAM NUT
Fig. 26
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