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Row to Adjust the GaugeWheels
The axle bolts for the gauge wheels were mounted in the
LOW cut position. To change the position of the gauge
wheels, move the axle bolts as follows.
IMPORTANT:Beforeyou adjust the gaugewheels, you must
do the following. Make sure the mower deck is level. Make
sure the height of cut is set at the height you want for your
lawn. Mow a short distance on a flat level areaand look at
the areathat was cut. If the mower deck does not cut level,
see the instructions "How To Level The Mower Deck."
WARNING:Beforeyou make an inspection,
adjustment,or repair to the unit, disconnectthe
wire tothe sparkplug. Removethe spark plugwire
to preventthe enginefrom startingby accident.
1. Removethe gauge wheels (Figure 36).
2. Mow a short distance on a flat level areato check the
level of cut and the height of cut. Look at the height of
cutposition numberon the deck lift lever (Figure 37).
3. Look at each gauge wheel bracket.There are 3 holes
in each bracket and a number next to each hole. The
number for the height of cut position on the decklift
lever indicates the correct hole to useon each gauge
wheel bracket(Figure 38).
4. Assemble the axle bolts to the gauge wheel brackets
using the correct hole in the bracket as indicated
(Figure 38).
NOTE:If the height of cut position is changed by the deck lift
lever, you must move the gauge wheels to the correct hole
(Figure 38) to keep a level height of cut.
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Figure 36: Gaugewheel assembly
A - Locking ring
B - Washer
C - Axle bolt
D - Gauge wheel
Figure 37: Deck tiff lever
A - Deck rift lever
B - Cutting height positions
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3,4,5,6
Figure 38: Gaugewheel bracket positions
A - Gaugewheel bracket
B - Wheel bracket hole no.
C - Lift lever position no.
Howto Level the Mower Deck
If the mower deck is level,the bladewill cut easierandthe
lawn will look better.
WARNING:Beforeyou makean inspection,
adjustment,or repair to the unit, disconnectthe
wire tothe sparkplug. Removethe sparkplug wire
to preventthe enginefrom startingby accident.
1. Make sure the unit is on a hard flat surface.
2. Checkthe air pressure in the tires. If the air pressure is
incorrect, the mower housing will not cut level. Make
sure the tires are inflated to 14 PSI (1 BAR).
IMPORTANT:On models equipped with gauge wheels, the
gaugewheels must be removed to correctly adjust the level
of the mower deck.
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