Operator`s manual
Adjusting the Gauge Wheels
WARNING! Keep hands and feet away from the 
discharge opening of the cutting deck.
NOTE: The deck gauge wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the 
deck and are not designed to support the weight of the cutting 
deck.
The mower deck cutting height can be set in any of six height 
⁄
approximately ⁄ to ⁄ above the ground when the deck is set in 
the desired height setting.
Using the lift handle, set the deck in the desired height setting, 
then check the gauge wheel distance from the ground below. If 
necessary adjust as follows:
Visually check the distance between the front gauge 
wheels and the ground. If the gauge wheels are near or 
touching the ground, they should be raised. If more than 
⁄
Remove the lock nut securing one of the front gauge wheel 2. 
shoulder screws to the deck. Remove the gauge wheel and 
shoulder screw. Refer to Fig. 6-8. 
Insert the shoulder screw into the one of four index holes 
in the front gauge wheel bracket that will give the gauge 
wheel a ⁄ to ⁄
Note the index hole of the just adjusted wheel, and adjust 4. 
the other gauge wheels into the respective index holes of 
the other gauge wheel brackets on the deck.
Gauge Wheel
Bracket
Index Holes
Lock Nut
Front Gauge
Wheel
Shoulder Screw
Figure 6-8
28 se c t i O n  6— Ma i n t e n a n c e  & ad j u s t M e n t s










