How to Adjust a Mower Deck
Lawn mowers are one of the most heavily used pieces of lawn care machinery. Learning to properly use and maintain your lawn mower will make mowing easier and faster. To get an even cut, you must adjust the wheel on your mower to the proper height for your grass variety. Once you have done a little research and determined the correct height, grab a tape measure and your mower and adjust it in just a few minutes. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Lift the front of your mower slightly with one hand. Push in and slide the wheel adjustment lever all the way forward with your other hand. Move to the other side of the mower. Lift that side and slide the adjustment lever all the way forward.
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Lift the rear of your mower slightly with one hand. Push in and slide the wheel adjustment lever all of the way back with your other hand. Move to the other side of the mower and do the same. Your mower is now at its highest or lowest setting.
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Measure the distance between the bottom lip of the mower deck and the ground, next to one of the wheels. Push in on the adjustment lever and slide it into the proper notch for the desired cutting height.
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Continue around your mower, measuring and adjusting each wheel until the deck is at the desired height. Your mower is now ready for action.
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Tips & Warnings
Three inches is the recommended mowing height for most types of grass used for lawns in the United States. To keep your lawn healthy, check with a lawn-care center to determine the correct cutting height for your type of grass.
A lawn mower is a power tool that poses hazards to people, pets and the environment. Read and follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
Wear the appropriate safety equipment, such as leather work gloves and safety glasses, when using a mower.
Never turn your mower onto its side. This position allows gasoline to spill and contaminate the environment.
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