Dixon RAM 44 BS - Manual (Page 46)

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE
There are four (4) slots that will control the attitude or pitch
of the mower deck. The deck should be level or pitched
slightly higher in rear.
1. Place the mower on a smooth level surface with front
casters positioned towards deck. Check tire pressures to
insure the mower has a correct stance. Inflate tires as
required:
Front 16 - 21 lbs maximum (110-145 kPa)
Rear: 8-14 lbs maximum (55-97 kPa)
NOTE: To insure accuracy of leveling procedure, mower deck
drive belt must be installed prior to leveling deck.
2. Wear heavy gloves. Turn each outer blade tip to align
with the deck or in a side-to-side manner.
3. Measure from the floor surface up to the bottom of the
blade tip on the discharge side of the mower. Retain this
measurement. Move to the opposite side and check to
see if that measurement is the same. If adjustment is
required, turn nut on one or both of the front L-rods until
both measurements are equal.
4. Turn each outer blade tip to align with the deck in a front
to rear manner.
5. Measure from the floor surface up to the bottom of the
blade tips at both the front and rear of the blades. Rear
of blade tips should be
1 /
8
" to ¼" higher than the front of
blade tips. If adjustment is required, turn nut on one or
both of the rear L-rods until both measurements are
equal.
NOTE: This will place the mower deck in a base measurement
position. Additional adjustment may be required to
achieve desired cut for the type of grass or conditions
involved.