Adjusting Mower Gage Wheels

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.

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, by pushing lift pedal to raise mower deck to transport position. Lock in raised position with mower lift lock lever.

4. Adjust cutting height.

5. Lower mower to cutting position.

6. Measure distance between mower wheels and ground surface. All wheels should be 3-13 mm (1/8-1/2 in.) from ground.

7. 
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   Adjust mower wheels to correct height. Remove nut (A) and shoulder bolt (B). Move wheel (C) to proper hole position. Secure with shoulder bolt and nut. Tighten nut to specification.

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

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