Checking and Adjusting Cutting Height

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.

Checking Overall Cutting Height

1. Inflate tires to correct pressure.

2. Set mower deck to the 76 mm (3 in.) cutting height.

3. Position right mower blade (discharge side) in the front-to-rear position (parallel to the direction of travel).

4. Measure from front of blade tip to the ground.

5. If blade tip height is not within 73-79 mm (2-7/8-3-1/8 in.), an adjustment is needed.

Adjusting Level (Front-to-Rear)

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Front of deck

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Rear of deck

1. Adjust bolts (A) (two on each side of deck) until deck is within 3 mm (1/8 in.) of level from side-to-side:

• Adjust bolts (A) on all four adjusters until side-to-side level is reached.
• When adjustments have been made, verify measurements.