Service Manual

Mid-Size Walk Behind Service Manual 7 - 3
MOWER DECKS
3. The difference between measurements A and B
should be no more than 1/4 in. (6mm).
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Checking the Deck Front-to-Rear
Blade Slope (Floating Deck)
1. Adjust the tire pressure in all tires to
specifications.
2. Position one blade front-to-rear (Figure 152).
Measure at C and D locations (Figure 152) from a
level surface to the cutting edge of the blade tips
(Figure 153).
3. The mower blade should be 1/4 in. (6mm)
lower in front C than in the rear D. Rotate
blades and repeat for other blades. If it is not
correct, proceed to "Adjusting the Deck Front-to-
Rear Blade Slope" on page 7 - 3.
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Adjusting the Deck Front-to-Rear
Blade Slope
1. Change the front-to-rear pitch by adjusting the
front height-of-cut posts (Figure 154).
2. To raise the front of the deck, loosen jam nut and
rotate the front pin clockwise (Figure 154).