4. Turn the outer blade tips to align with the cutting
deck side to side.
WARNING:
cutting deck are sharp and can
cause injury. Use protective gloves.
5. Measure the distance (B) from the bottom edge
of the blade to the ground on the left and right
side.
B
Note:
The distance must be the same on the 2
sides.
6. Adjust the cutting height with a 3/4 in wrench.
Note:
Each full turn of the lift adjustment nut
changes the cutting height with 3/16 in (4.7 mm).
a) Turn the lift adjustment nut (A) to the left to
lower the cutting deck.
b) Turn the lift adjustment nut (A) to the right to
lift the cutting deck.
7. Measure the distance again. Adjust until the 2
sides are equal.
8. Cut some grass and examine the results. Adjust
if it is necessary.
To do front to rear adjustment of the cutting deck
The cutting deck must be level side to side before
you do front to rear adjustment. Refer to
visual side to side adjustment of the cutting deck on
page 24 .
1. Make sure that the tires are fully inflated.
2. Park the product on a level surface.
3. Put the cutting deck in transport position. Refer
To set the cutting deck in transport position or
to
mow position on page 13 .
4. Turn the blades until they point straight forward.
WARNING:
cutting deck are sharp and can
cause injury. Use protective gloves.
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The blades on the
B
A
To do a
The blades on the
5. Measure the distance to the ground at the rear
(A) and front (B) end of the blade.
A
Note:
To get the best cutting results, the
blades must be adjusted until the front end is
1/8–1/2 in (3.1–12.7 mm) lower than the rear end
when the cutting deck is in the highest position.
6. Go to the front of the product to make an
adjustment.
7. Use a 11/16 in wrench to loosen the jam nut (C)
to clear the lift adjustment nut (D).
8. Adjust the cutting deck height with a 3/4 in
wrench.
Note:
Each full turn of the lift adjustment nut
changes the cutting deck height 1/8 in (3.1 mm).
a) Turn the lift adjustment nut counterclockwise
to lower the cutting deck.
b) Turn the lift adjustment nut clockwise to lift
the cutting deck.
9. Measure the front and rear distance again.
10. Adjust until the front end of the blade is 1/8–1/2
in (3.1–12.7 mm) lower than the rear end.
11. Hold the lift adjustment nut in position with the
wrench and tighten the jam nut.
To replace the blades
For the best results, keep the mower blades sharp.
Replace bent or damaged blades.
CAUTION:
blade approved by the manufacturer. It is
dangerous to use a blade not approved
by the manufacturer of the product. This
can cause damage to the product and
void your warranty.
B
D
C
Use only a replacement
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