John Deere L1742, L17.542, L2048 and L2548 — Checking Mower Level

OPERATING NOTE: Bottom of wheels should be approximately 3-13 mm (1/8-1/2 in.) from the ground. C A B MX10509 4. Check mower wheel position. Remove bolt (A), bushing (B), and nut (C) and move mower wheels to proper hole. desired cutting height. Slide the height reminder tab (B) to the desired cutting height for the next time you mow. A 2. Adjust mower deck wheels. B C Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels D c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous. Before adjusting or servicing mower: M92897 mif A - 38 mm (1.5-In.) B - 51 mm (2-In.) C - 64 mm (2.5-In.) D - 76 mm (3-In.) and above Disconnect spark plug wire(s) to prevent engine from starting accidently.

Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades. 5. Install bolts, bushings and nuts to lock wheels in position. Tighten nuts to 34 N•m (25 lb-ft). IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! The mower deck can be damaged if mower wheels are adjusted wrong: Checking Mower Level Wheels must not ride on ground supporting mower weight. c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous. Before adjusting or servicing mower: Check wheel adjustment each time cutting height is changed. 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) Disconnect spark plug wire(s) to prevent engine from starting accidently. 2. Inflate tires to the correct pressure.

Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades. 3. Lower mower deck to the desired mowing position. NOTE: Mower wheels should not contact the ground when leveling the deck. Operating - 12 Mower Setting Approximate Cutting Height 3 75 mm (3 in.) – 90 mm (3 1/2 in.) 4 (Transport) 100 mm (4 in.) A B MX7695 1. Put attachment lift lever (A) into the slot adjacent to 4 (Transport) 100 mm (4 in.)