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Adjusting Deck Height

Ensure that the mower deck is level.
LV30218-UN-14AUG18

A - Gap

Raise the mower deck fully and measure the mower stop-to-tractor frame gap (A) between the mower lift stop and the tractor frame. Compare the measurement to specification:

Item Measurement Specification

Mower Stop-to-Tractor Frame Gap (A) Distance 3 mm 0.125 in.

If the mower stop-to-tractor frame gap is to specification, the deck adjustment is complete.
NOTE: If adjustments are needed beyond this point, perform the deck side-to-side and the front-to-rear procedures after the mower stop-to-tractor frame gap is successfully set.
If the mower stop-to-tractor frame gap cannot be achieved, the rockshaft linkage and or the lift strap linkage are out of adjustment. See your John Deere dealer for the proper adjustment procedure.

If the mower stop-to-tractor frame gap is not to specification:
1. Lower the mower deck to the ground.
2. Stop the engine and remove key.
3. Wait for the engine and all moving parts to stop before leaving the operator seat.
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  A - Retaining Pin
  
  B - Turnbuckle
  
  Remove the retaining pins (A) and pivot pin securing both turnbuckles (B) to the lift arms.
5. To reduce the gap, shorten the turnbuckle assemblies an equal number of turns.
6. To increase the gap, lengthen the turnbuckle assemblies an equal number of turns.
7. Install the turnbuckles on the lift arms.
8. Raise the mower deck fully, stop engine, and remove key.
9. LV30218-UN-14AUG18
  
  A - Gap
  
  Measure the mower stop-to-tractor frame gap (A) between the mower lift stop and the tractor frame. Compare the measurement to specification:
  
  Item Measurement Specification
  
  Mower Lift Stop-to-Tractor Frame Gap (A) Distance 3 mm 0.125 in.
10. Repeat steps a - i until mower stop-to-tractor frame gap is to specification.
Perform the side-to-side and the front-to-rear adjustment procedure.

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