Walker Model MS (13 HP) Owner's Manual

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Assembly Instructions21Deck Leveling1. Position mower on a smooth, level surface. Setthe cutting height to the highest position - 4 in.(102 mm) - for easy access under the deck tomeasure blade height. Refer to ADJUSTINGCUTTING HEIGHT in Operating Instructions.NOTE: A block of wood cut 4 in. (102 mm) highis a convenient gauge to measure blade heightabove ground during the leveling process.2. Check the side-to-side level. Rotate each bladesideways and measure the distance from bladetip to ground on each side. If measurementsvary more than 1/8 in. (3 mm), add a washershim under the deck support pins on the low sideto level the deck.3. Check the front-to-rear level. Rotate the bladesto point forward. Measure the distance fromblade tip to ground on the front and rear. Therear of the blade should be 1/8 to 1/4 in. (3 to 6mm) higher than the front of the blade; shim therear (or front) deck support pins equally toachieve at least 1/8 in. (3 mm) difference.NOTE: The mower deck and support frameare jig welded; within normal tolerances, very lit-tle, if any, shimming should be required to levelthe deck. Tire pressure will influence the level-ness of the deck. Check the tire pressure as apossible cause of the deck not being level.WARNINGThe machine must be shut off during thisprocedure.4 in. (102 mm)Wood BlockShould not vary morethan 1/8 in. (3 mm)side-to-sideShould be 1/8 in. (3 mm)to 1/4 in. (6 mm) higherat the rear of the blade4 in. (102 mm)Wood BlockDeck Leveling