Adjusting Mower Wheels

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.

   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.

   Park machine safely on a level surface. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section).

2. Inflate tires to correct pressure.

3. Raise mower deck lift lever, and lock in transport position.

4. Adjust mower wheels to correct height:

48 Inch Mowers (Z425)

MXAL47054-UN-16APR13

Position 1 (A)	25 - 44 mm (1 - 1-3/4 in.) Height of Cut
Position 2 (B)	50 - 69 mm (2 - 2-3/4 in.) Height of Cut
Position 3 (C)	76 - 101 mm (3 - 4 in.) Height of Cut

• Remove shoulder bolt (D) and nut (E). Move wheel (F) to proper hole position. Secure with shoulder bolt and nut. Tighten nut to specification.

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

48 Inch High Capacity Mower (Z645)

MXAL47055-UN-16APR13

Position 1 (A)	25 - 44 mm (1 - 1-3/4 in.) Height of Cut
Position 2 (B)	50 - 69 mm (2 - 2-3/4 in.) Height of Cut
Position 3 (C)	76 - 101 mm (3 - 4 in.) Height of Cut

• Remove carriage bolt (D) and nut (E). Move wheel (F) and axle (G) to proper hole position. Secure with carriage bolt and nut. Tighten nut to specification.

Item	Measurement	Specification
Mower Wheel Nut	Torque	24 N·m (18 lb-ft)