Manual
English-48
MAINTENANCE
Adjusting the Mower Deck
Check the tire pressure before adjustment of 
the mower deck, refer to ”Checking Tire 
Pressure” in this section of the manual.
Faulty mower deck adjustment will cause 
uneven mowing result.
Leveling
1. Position the mower on a level, preferably 
concrete, surface.
2. Check the pressure in all four tires. See 
“Technical Data” on page 66.
3. Raise the mower on lengths of 2" x 4" 
placed edgewise under the cutting deck 
from front to rear (see diagram).
4. Lower the deck onto the 2” x 4”´s. The 
rear of the deck is approxemately 1/4” 
deeper than the front. This gives the 
deck a proper pitch front to back when 
lowered onto the 2” x 4” guides.
5. Set cutting height to 4”.
6. Adjust the four lower chain bolts so that 
they are centered in the oblong slots.
7. Move the lifting lever and check that all 
the chains are equally tensioned. If they 
are not, adjust the appropriate lower 
chain bolt in its slot.
Adjusting Cutting Height
1. Raise and secure the deck height lever 
to the transport position (4 1/2"). 
2. Position blade tip so it is straight forward.
3. Measure from the cutting edge of the 
blades to a flat level surface. The 
distance should be 4 1/2" (114 mm).
4. Drop and secure the lever at (for 
example) the 2" cutting height. Measure 
as above. The distance should be 2" 
(50 mm).
WARNING!
Before performing any service or adjustment checklist:
1. Engage the parking brake.
2. Place the Blade switch in the disengaged position.
3. Turn ignition switch to “OFF” position and remove the key.
4. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
5. Disconnect the spark plug wire from all spark plugs and place the wire where it 
cannot come in contact with the plug.
WARNING!
Blades are sharp. Protect your 
hands with gloves and/or wrap 
blades with a heavy cloth when 
handling.
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