Service Manual

XL Lawn Tractor Service Manual 6 - 7

MOWER

10. Slowly rotate the right side slope adjusting nut until

both adjusting nuts are in the same position

Important:

If the slope adjustment does not stay in

position after you adjust it, tighten the center bolt and

locknut and repeat step 9.

Figure 210

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11. If the 1/4 to 5/8 in. (6 to 16mm) front slope cannot

be achieved by rotating the slope adjusting nut,

move the mower pivot mount at the mower (Figure

211).

12. Remove the shoulder bolts and locknuts from the

mower (Figure 211).

13. Lower the mower pivot one hole and install the

shoulder bolts and locknuts (Figure 211).

14. Repeat front-to-rear blade slope adjustment; refer

to steps 8-10.

Figure 211

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15. Recheck the front-to-rear slope again; refer to

step 5.

16. When the front-to-rear blade slope is correct,

recheck the side-to-side level of the mower; refer

to "Side-to-Side Mower Leveling" on page 6 - 5.

17. Push the wire onto the spark plug.

38” Mower

Removing 38” Mower

1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage

the blade control (PTO), set the parking brake,

stop the engine, and remove the ignition key.

2. Pull the wire off the spark plug.

3. Move the height-of-cut lever (deck lift) into the “D”

notch.

(A) Slope Adjusting Nut (Left)

1 = Down to raise mower

2 = Up to lower mower

(B) Bolt and Locknut

Mount

(A) Mower Pivot

(B) Shoulder Bolt

(D) Mower