Adjusting Door Position

The following adjustments are for a 54-Inch mower deck. Adjustment on a 60-Inch mower deck is the same.

Having the deflector gate out of adjustment can negatively affect cut quality performance.

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   Picture Note: Deflector gate shown in closed position.

   Ensure that the deflector gate (A) is free to rotate open and closed.

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2. 
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   Make sure that the detent pin (B) is positioned on the right (inside) of detent plate (C).

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3. Rotate detent plate (C) and handle assembly (D) clockwise until they stop. Detent pin (B) must be contacting detent plate finger (E).

4. With detent pin contacting detent plate, deflector gate must be fully closed (contacting stationary deflector).

5. Tighten M8 locknut (F) to specification.

   Detent Plate Locknut	Torque	20 N·m (15 lb·ft)

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   Push down on handle assembly (F) and rotate counterclockwise so that the detent pin (G) is now on the left (outside) of detent plate as shown.

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7. The deflector gate (H) must be in the full open position as shown.

8. To hold the deflector gate open, loosen M8 locknut (I). Slide detent pin (G) towards pivot (J) until it contacts detent plate.

   The pivot pin should end up in the middle portion of the slot on the handle.

9. Tighten M8 locknut (I) to specification.

   Detent Pin Locknut	Torque	20 N·m (15 lb·ft)

10. Check that the gate is held closed tightly and there is no movement (play) in the handle. If movement is present, repeat steps 1-5.

11. Check that the gate is held all the way open and there is no movement (play) in the handle. If movement is present, repeat steps 6-9.