Setting up the Center Mower Deck1. Rotate the blade on each spindle until the ends faceforward and backward.2. Measure from the floor to the front tip of the cuttingedge.3. Adjust the shims (3 mm or 1/8 inch) on the front casterfork(s) to match the height-of-cut decal (Figure 26);refer to Adjusting the Mower-Deck Pitch (page 56).Figure 261. Tensioning cap 4. Top axle-mounting hole2. Spacers 5. Caster wheel3. ShimsSetting up the Wing Mower Decks1. Rotate the blade of each spindle until the ends faceforward and backward.2. Measure from the floor to the front tip of the cuttingedge.3. Adjust the shims (3 mm or 1/8 inch) on front casterarm(s) to match the height-of-cut decal (Figure 27).Note: For the outside blade spindle only, refer toAdjusting the Mower-Deck Pitch (page 56).Figure 271. Front caster arm 3. Front caster fork2. ShimsMatching the Height of Cut BetweenMower Decks1. Position blade side to side on outside spindle of bothwing mower decks.2. Measure from the floor to the tip of the cutting edgeon both units and compare.Note: These numbers should be within 3 mm (1/8inch) of each other.3. Add or remove shims (1/8 inch) as needed on sidecastor wheels.4. Check the measurement between the outside edges ofboth wing mower decks and adjust as necessary.27