Adjusting Mower Wheels

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous.

Before adjusting or servicing mower:

• Disconnect spark plug wire(s) or battery negative (-) cable to prevent engine from starting accidentally.
• Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades.

IMPORTANT: The mower deck can be damaged if mower wheels are adjusted wrong:

• Wheels must not ride on ground supporting mower weight.
• Check wheel adjustment each time cutting height is changed.

1. Park machine safely on a level surface. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section).

2. Inflate tires to correct pressure.

3. Raise mower deck lift lever, and lock in transport position.

4. Adjust mower wheels to correct height:

42A Mower Deck

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42A Mower deck shown.

Position 1 (A)	25 - 38 mm (1 - 1-1/2 in.) Height of Cut
Position 2 (B)	38 - 50 mm (1-1/2 - 2 in.) Height of Cut
Position 3 (C)	50 - 76 mm (2 - 3 in.) Height of Cut
Position 4 (D)	76 - 101 mm (3 - 4 in.) Height of Cut

• Remove nut (E) using height-of-cut tool or 13 mm wrench. Pull carriage bolt (F) out until end of bolt clears the outer wall of the gauge wheel bracket (G), then slide bolt and wheel assembly to the desired position. Push bolt back through outer wall of bracket. Install nut (E) and tighten to specification.

  Item	Measurement	Specification
  Carriage Bolt	Torque	34 N·m (25 lb-ft)