Adjusting Mower Deck Anti-Scalp Wheels

1. Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous. Before adjusting or servicing mower:

   • Disconnect spark plug wire(s) or battery negative (-) cable to prevent engine from starting accidentally.

   • Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades.

   Avoid damage! The mower deck can be damaged if mower wheels are adjusted wrongly:

   • 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. (See Tires in the SPECIFICATIONS section.)

3. Raise mower deck lift pedal and lock in transport position.

4. Adjust mower wheels to correct height:

   Position (A)	38 - 51 mm (1-1/2 - 2 in.) Height of Cut
   Position (B)	57 - 76 mm (2-1/4 - 3 in.) Height of Cut
   Position (C)	83 - 127 mm (3-1/4 - 5 in.) Height of Cut

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   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.

   Anti-Scalp Wheel Nut (E)	Torque	24 N·m (18 lb·ft)

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6. Adjust all wheels to the same height.