OPERATING SAFETY section). 2. Inflate tires to correct pressure. 3. Raise mower deck lift lever, and lock in transport position. 4. Adjust mower wheels to correct height: 42 Inch Mower F A G C B MX37774 D E c.42 inch mower deck: Adjust mower level, if necessary, by loosening rear nut (F) on front lift rod. Turn front nut (G) clockwise to raise front of mower or counterclockwise to lower it. Tighten rear nut after adjustment is complete. F G MX36202 H J J • Remove shoulder bolt (E) and nut (F). Move wheel (G) to proper hole position. Secure with shoulder bolt and nut. Tighten nut to 34 N•m (25 lb- ft). I MX37887 d.48 and 54 inch mower decks:
Adjust mower level, if necessary, by loosening rear nuts (H) on front lift rod. Turn front nuts (I) clockwise to raise front of mower or counterclockwise to lower it. Make sure front lift rod contacts mower deck bracket on both sides (J) to maximize stability of deck. Tighten rear nut after adjustment is complete. NOTE: Verify that deck will latch in transport position. If it does not latch, turn both rear adjusting nuts counter-clockwise equally to lower rear of deck until deck latch will engage. Check front lift rod adjustment, adjust if necessary. Adjusting Mower Wheels 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. • Remove shoulder bolt (J) and nut (K). Move wheel (L) to proper hole position. Secure with shoulder bolt and nut. Tighten nut to 34 N•m (25 lb- ft). IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! The mower deck can be damaged if mower wheels are adjusted wrong: • Wheels must not ride on ground supporting mower weight. • Check wheel adjustment each time cutting height is changed. 1. Park machine safely on a level surface.
(See Parking Safely in the Operating - 12 Position 1 (A) ( Disables anti-scalp feature should not be used) Position 2 (B) 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) Height of Cut Position 3 (C) 57 - 76 mm (2-1/4 - 3 in.) Height of Cut Position 4 (D) 82 - 101 mm (3-1/4 - 4 in.) Height of Cut 48 and 54 Inch Mowers H I K J L MX37884 Position 1 (H) Position 2 (I) 82 - 101 mm (3-1/4 - 4 in.) Height of Cut