21
2
4
A
Turn nut left
to lower
mower
Turn nut right
to raise mower
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
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A
A
02548
B
B
• With a 3/4" or adjustable wrench, turn lift link ad-
justment nut (A) to the left to lower the mower, or,
to the right to raise the mower.
NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change
mower height about 3/16".
FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 30 and 31)
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 posi-
tion.
CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect
your hands with gloves and/or wrap
blade with heavy cloth.
• Raise mower to highest position.
• Position any blade so the tip is pointing straight
forward. Measure distance (B) to the ground at front
and rear tip of the blade.
• If front tip of blade is not 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the
rear tip, go to the front of tractor.
• With an 11/16" or adjustable wrench, loosen jam
nut A several turns to clear adjustment nut B.
• With a 3/4" or adjustable wrench, turn front link
adjustment nut (B) clockwise (tighten) to raise the
front of mower, or, counterclockwise (loosen) to
lower the front mower.
NOTE: Each full turn of the adjustment nut will change
mower height about 1/8".
• Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until
front tip of blade is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear
tip.
• Hold adjustment nut in position with wrench and
tighten jam nut securely against adjustment nut.
• Test your adjustment by mowing some uncut grass
and visually checking the appearance. Readjust,
if necessary, until you are satisfied with the re-
sults.
PRECISION SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT
(See Fig. 29)
• 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.
• Raise mower to its highest position.
• 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.
• If adjustment is necessary, see steps 2 and 3 in
Visual Adjustment instructions above.
• Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until
both sides are equal.
FIG. 28
FIG. 29
FIG. 30
B
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Tighten adjust nut
B to raise mower
Loosen adjust
nut
B to lower
mower
Loosen jam nut A
first
A
FIG. 31
