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Adjusting the mower deck, Leveling deck, Maintenance – Poulan Pro 301ZX_966681701 LAWN TRACTOR User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

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Adjusting the Mower Deck

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.

8050-015

Side to side adjuster nut

Check the tire pressure before adjustment of the
mower deck. See Checking Tire Pressure in
Maintenance. Faulty mower deck adjustments will

cause an uneven mowing result.

Leveling Deck
1. Position the mower on a level, preferably

concrete, surface.

2. Check the pressure in all four tires. See Technical

Data section.

3. Rotate blade to align side to side.
4. Turn front adjuster nut(s) to level deck side to

side.

8050-227

Side to side blade alignment

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This procedure will place the mower in a
standard measurement position. Additional
adjustment may be required to achieve
desired cut for the type of grass or conditions
involved.