Operating Mower - Page 33
OPERATING MOWER
3. CHECK: Tire pressures must be correct. (See
Checking Tire Pressure in Service – Miscellaneous
section.)
4. Adjust cutting height to 50 mm (2 in). (See Adjusting
Cutting Height in this section.)
5. Put mower lift lever in MOWING (lower) position.
NOTE: Mower gage wheels should not contact the
ground.
6. Turn left blade parallel to tractor axle. Hold drive belt
and turn right blade parallel to axle.
7. Measure from each outside blade tip (A) to the level
surface. The difference between measurements must
not be more than 3 mm (1/8 in).
NOTE: Adjustable lift links are on both sides of
mower. Cutting height can closely match knob
setting by using adjustment on both sides. DO NOT
adjust deck too high or it will not lock in transport
(upper) position.
8. Turn nut (B), (right side shown): Clockwise to RAISE
right side of mower and counterclockwise to LOWER
right side of mower.
9. Check side-to-side measurements and readjust if
necessary.
M40434
M88585
B
M40161
A
