Briggs & Stratton MB (18 HP) - Manual (Page 25)

Assembly Instructions
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Deck Secured in Tilt-Up Position
CHECK MOWER BLADE CONDITION, SHARP-
NESS, AND SECURITY OF MOUNTING
The blade mounting nut should be tightened to 60 ft-
lb (81.3 N
⋅ m). If blade sharpening is required, refer
to CHECKING/SERVICING for Sharpen Mower
Blades in
Maintenance Instructions .
ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT, IF RE-
QUIRED
Position the hitch pins in the four deck support pins.
Refer to the “Cutting Height Adjustment” decal on the
deck gearbox cover.
PERFORM ANY ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES
called for on the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
CHART in
Maintenance Instructions .
CAUTION
Do not operate machine with deck tilt-up
pivot joint unlocked.
DANGER
Do not operate the mower with deck in tilt-
up position. Do not move the tractor with
the deck in the tilt-up position.
Tilt-Up Latch