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WARNING
Setting Up
Your Lawn
Tractor
Figure 3-7
Maximum tire pres-
sure under any
circumstances is 30
psi. Equal tire pressure
should be maintained
at all times.
Identifying the Mulch Plug
(if so
equipped)
On tractor models so equipped, a mulch plug can either
be found within the cutting deck’s discharge opening or
packed separately with your unit.
NOTE: Refer to Mulching in the Operation section of this
manual for more detailed information.
If you’d prefer to operate the cutting deck without mulch-
ing, simply remove the mulch plug by unthreading the
plastic wing nut which fastens it to the cutting deck. This
will allow the clippings to discharge out of the discharge
opening during operation. See Figure 3-7.
Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels
(if so equipped)
Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably
pavement, and proceed as follows
1. Select the height position of the cutting deck by plac-
ing the deck lift lever in the normally desired mowing
height setting (any of the six different cutting height
notches on the right fender).
2. Check the gauge wheels for contact or excessive
clearance with the surface below. The deck gauge
wheels should have between ¼-inch and ½-inch
clearance above the ground as follows:
If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance or contact
with the surface, adjust as follows:
a. Raise the deck lift handle to its highest setting.
b. Remove the gauge wheels by removing the lock
nuts and shoulder screws which secure them to
the deck. See Fig. 3-8.
c. Place the deck lift lever in the desired mowing
height setting.
d. Reinsert the shoulder screw (with each gauge
wheel) into the index hole that leaves approxi-
mately ½-inch between the bottom of the wheel
and the pavement.
Refer to
Leveling the Deck
in the Maintenance section
of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding
various deck adjustments.
Figure 3-8
