Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector
Never operate the mower deck without the chute deflector installed and in
the down position.
The discharge chute deflector must be installed before operating the mower.
1.
Remove the keys that are attached with a zip tie to the chute bracket.
2.
Remove the flange lock nuts from the deck. Do not remove the push nuts
or carriage bolts, leaving them in place will aid in installing the chute. See
Figure 6.
Push Nuts
3.
Install the discharge chute deflector using the carriage bolts, push nuts and
flange lock nuts as shown in Figure 7 and securely tighten the hardware.
Discharge
Chute
Deflector
Push Nuts
WARNING
Flange Lock Nuts
Carriage Bolts
Figure 6
Flange Lock Nuts
Carriage Bolts
Figure 7
ASSEMBLY
Checking Tire Pressure
Do not overinflate tires. Check sidewall of tires for maximum psi. Equal tire
pressure should be maintained at all times.
The tires on your riding mower may be over inflated for shipping purposes. Reduce the
tire pressure before operating the riding mower. Check sidewall of tires for maximum psi.
Adjusting the Gauge Wheels
Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cutting deck.
NOTE: The deck gauge wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not
designed to support the weight of the cutting deck.
The mower deck cutting height can be set in any of six height settings using the
riding mower's deck lift handle. The deck heights range from 1-1⁄2" to 4". The deck
gauge wheel position should be approximately 1⁄ 4 " to 1⁄2" above the ground when
the deck is set in the desired height setting.
Using the lift handle, set the deck in the desired height setting, then check the
gauge wheel distance from the ground below. If necessary adjust as follows:
1.
Visually check the distance between the front gauge wheel and the ground.
If the gauge wheel is near or touching the ground, it should be raised. If
more than 1⁄2" above the ground, it should be lowered.
2.
Remove the flange lock nut securing the front gauge wheel shoulder bolt to
the deck. Remove the gauge wheel and shoulder bolt. Refer to Figure 8.
3.
Insert the shoulder bolt into the one of four index holes in the front gauge
wheel bracket that will give the gauge wheel a 1⁄ 4 " to 1⁄2" clearance with the
ground and secure with the flange lock nut.
4.
Note the index hole of the just adjusted wheel, and adjust the rear gauge
wheel into the respective index holes of the other gauge wheel bracket on
the deck.
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WARNING
WARNING
Front Gauge
Wheel
Shoulder Screw
Figure 8
Gauge Wheel
Bracket
Index Holes
Lock Nut