Checking and Adjusting Cutting Height

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)

TCAL48033-UN-19SEP13

A - Cap Screw

B - Square Hole

C - Adjusting Cap Screw

D - Pivot Bracket

E - Lift Chain

1. Support the weight of the deck with proper lifting device to relive tension from lift chain (E).

2. Loosen cap screw (A) on both sides of mower deck.

3. Loosen adjusting cap screw (C) on pivot bracket (D) on both sides of mower deck.

4. Insert 1/2 in. drive ratchet in square hole (B) and reposition pivot bracket (D).

   Procedure may need to be performed several times to obtain correct measurements.

5. Tighten hardware to specification.

   Bolts	Torque	61 N·m (45 lb.-ft.)

6. When adjustments have been made, verify measurements.