.
Install
the blade
stiffener
(42 inch models
only), the
curved
washer
(cupped
side toward
the blade) and
the blade bolt (Figure
48).
3.
Torque
the blade bolt to 35-65 ft-lb (47-88 N-m).
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Leveling the Mower Deck
Check
to ensure
the mower
deck is level any time you
install the mower
or when
you see an uneven
cut on
your lawn.
The mower
deck must be checked
for bent blades
prior
to leveling;
any bent blades must be removed
and replaced.
Refer to the Checking
for Bent Blades
procedure
before
continuing.
The mower
deck must be leveled side-to-side
first then
the front
to rear slope can be adjusted.
Requirements:
•
The machine must be on a level surface.
•
All four tire must be properly
inflated.
Refer to
Checking
the Tire Pressure
in the Drive
System
Maintenance
section.
Side-to-Side
Leveling
1. Park the machine
on a level surface
and disengage
the blade control
switch.
.
.
4.
Move the motion
control
levers outward
to the
park position,
stop the engine, remove
the ke), and
wait for all moving
parts to stop before
leaving
the
operating
position.
Set the height-of-cut
lever to middle
position.
Carefully
rotate
the blades
so that they are all side to
side (Figure
5i and Figure
52).
.
.
.
Figure 51
Mower Decks with 2 Blades
1.
Blades side to side
3.
Outside cutting edges
2.
Sail area of blade
4.
Measure from the tip of the
blade to the flat surface
here
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Figure 52
Mower Decks with 3 Blades
1.
Blades side to side
3.
Sail area of blade
2.
Outside cutting edges
4.
Measure from the tip of the
blade to the flat surface
here
Measure
between
the outside
cutting
edges
and
the flat surface
(Figure
5i and Figure
52). If both
measurements
are not within
3/i6
inch (5 mm), an
adjustment
is required;
continue
with this procedure.
Support
the weight
of mower
deck by placing
wood
blocks
under
the edges of the deck.
Note: Avoid placing the supports under any
anti-scalp rollers if present on the deck.
Move to the left side of the machine.
Remove
the
side carriage
bolt and locking
nut from
the fixed
position
and install it into the rear, slotted
position
and leave it slightly loose (Figure
53).
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