To adjust the parallelism of the cutting deck
To do a side-to-side adjustment of the cutting deck
If the cutting height is different between the right and left
side, the cutting height can be adjusted.
1. Make sure that the tire pressure is correct in all 4
Tire pressure on page 28 .
tires. Refer to
2. Park the product on a level surface.
3. Put the cutting deck in the highest position.
4. Measure the distance (X) from the bottom edge of
the cutting deck to the ground on the left and right
side. The distance must be the same on the 2 sides.
X
WARNING:
cutting deck are sharp and can cause
injury. Use protective gloves.
5. Loosen the locknuts on the cutting height stays.
Note:
The cutting height stays are behind the
cutting deck, in front of the rear wheels.
6. Adjust the nuts on the cutting height stays until the
cutting deck has the same cutting height on the left
and right side.
a) Turn the nuts counterclockwise to lower the
cutting deck.
b) Turn the nuts clockwise to lift the cutting deck.
7. Measure the distance again. Adjust until the 2 sides
are equal.
8. Tighten the locknuts when the side-to-side
adjustment is complete.
9. Cut some grass and examine the results. Adjust if it
is necessary.
30
X
The blades on the
To do a 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
adjustment of the cutting deck on page 30 .
1. Make sure that the tire pressure is correct in all 4
tires. Refer to
Tire pressure on page 28 .
2. Park the product on a level surface.
3. Put the cutting deck in the highest position.
4. Measure the distance from the bottom edge of the
cutting deck to the ground at the rear (A) and at the
front (B). The distance at the front must be 5–10 mm
lower than at the rear.
A
WARNING:
cutting deck are sharp and can cause
injury. Use protective gloves.
5. If it is necessary to make a front adjustment, loosen
the locknut and turn the nut on the front link.
Note:
The front link is in the front of the product,
behind the muffler.
a) Turn the nut counterclockwise to lower the front
of the cutting deck.
b) Turn the nut clockwise to lift the cutting deck.
c) Tighten the locknut when the front adjustment is
complete.
To examine the blades
CAUTION:
balanced blades can cause damage to the
product. Replace damaged blades. Let an
approved service agent help you sharpen
and balance blunt blades.
To do a side-to-side
B
The blades on the
Damaged or incorrectly
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