Adjusting Mower Level (Front-to-Rear)

1. Park machine on a level surface, not on a slope.

2. Lock park brake.

3. Disengage mower blades.

4. Raise mower fully and stop engine.

5. Remove key.

6. Wait for engine and all moving parts to stop before leaving operator’s seat.

7. Remove height lock pin.

8. NOTE: Mower wheels should not contact ground during leveling.

   Lower mower to desired cutting height.

9. Pull height lock link fully forward and lock at first hole available. Lower mower so pin supports height.

10. Measure distance from ground to front of blade and rear of right or left blade.

11. NOTE: Front of mower should never be higher than rear of mower.

    Front measurement should be 0 - 3.18 mm (0 - 1/8 in.) lower than rear.

12. Remove deck and adjust front yokes as required to obtain desired measurement.

13. If locks are not releasing or locking easily, front link may need to be loosened slightly. A sticking lock might require the opposing front yoke be tightened slightly.