Adjusting Mower Level (Side-to-Side)

  1. Park machine on a flat, level surface.

  2. Lock park brake.

  3. Disengage mower blades.

  4. LV29980
    LV29980-UN-04APR18

    A - Height of Cut Cam

    B - Fifth Step

    C - Bellcrank

    Raise the mower deck. Turn the height-of-cut control dial until the fifth step (B) on the height of cut cam (A) is oriented towards the bell crank (C). Lower the mower deck fully.


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

    • To prevent the engine from starting accidentally, disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
    • Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades.

    Stop the engine, remove the key, and hang a "DO NOT OPERATE" tag in the operator station.

  6. Wait for the engine and all moving parts to stop before leaving the seat.

  7. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.

  8. NOTE: Do not allow the mower wheels to contact the ground during leveling.

    LV18692
    LV18692-UN-20AUG13

    Using Leveling Gauge

    A - Level Surface

    Measure from the outside blade tip to the level surface (A).


  9. LV24008
    LV24008-UN-04AUG15

    A - Left Blade

    B - Right Blade

    Turn the left blade (A) as shown. Hold drive belt and turn the right blade (B) as shown. Take blade tip-to-surface measurement on both blades. The difference between both measurements must not be greater than specification.

    ItemMeasurementSpecification
    Side-to-SideDifference3 mm 0.125 in


  10. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! For MY20— tractors, the protrusion (C) must face towards the front of the tractor to avoid damage to parts.

    LV27024
    LV27024-UN-15DEC16

    Turnbuckle (—MY19) Shown

    LV30785
    LV30785-UN-10AUG21

    Turnbuckle (MY20—) Shown

    A - Retaining Pins

    B - Turnbuckle

    C - Protrusion

    To adjust the side-to-side level:

    1. Remove the retaining pins (A) from the left and right rear turnbuckles (B).

    2. Adjust one turnbuckle at a time, and check the blade level.

    3. When adjustment is complete, install the retaining pins.

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