OPERATING A MX37775 2. Raise mower deck: 3. Insert the pin (A) in the proper hole for the desired height of cut. 4. Lower mower deck. Adjusting Mower Level c CAUTION: 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 accidently. • Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades. NOTE: Mower wheels should not contact the ground when leveling the deck. 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) 2. Inflate tires to the correct pressure. 3. Set mower to preferred cutting height, and lower deck into the mowing position. 4.
Measure mower level (side-to-side). MIF Picture Note: A convenient leveling gauge (A) (AM130907) is available from your dealer. a.Position mower blades as follows and measure from each outside blade tip (B) to the level surface. Operating - 11 C .Turn le hown. T C D MX489 ft blade (C) as shown. Hold drive belt and turn right blade (D) ake measurement for both blades. he difference between blade measurements must not be more than mm (1/8 in.). E MX3777 .Adjust mower level, if necessary, by turning rear nuts (E) clockwise side of the mower deck, or counterclockwise to lower th eck. e mower level (front-to-rear). D MX4 ght blade (D) so blade tip points straight forward.
re from blade tip to the surface. Take measurement for b he front blade tip must be 3 - 6 mm (1/8 - 1/4 in.) lower t e tip. B A