Adjusting Mower Level (Side-to-Side)

  1. CAUTION: Rotating blades are dangerous. Before adjusting or servicing mower:

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

    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 slowly to the middle cutting height range, or 3 inches (76 mm).

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

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    Leveling Gauge (A) is available from your John Deere Dealer.

    A - Leveling Gauge

    B - Blade Tip

    Measure distance from each outside blade tip (B) to the level surface.


  11. Remove retaining ring from right or left rear link support. Adjust only one link at a time. Adjust link as necessary to level deck. Install retaining ring.

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