John Deere — Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels
Adjustments
From a John Deere owner's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Procedure
- Park machine safely.
- Inflate tires to the correct pressure.
- Lower mower deck to the desired mowing position.
- Check each mower wheel position. Remove nut and bolt, and move mower wheel to proper hole.
- Install bolts and nuts to lock wheels in position. Tighten nuts to specifications.
Specs & values
- Bottom of wheels should be approximately 3 to 13 mm (1/8 to 1/2 in) from the ground
- If mowing at 75 mm (3 in) height of cut or higher set the anti-scalp wheels in their lowest position
- Mower Deck Wheel Nut—Torque 25 lb·ft (34 N·m)
Source: John Deere owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.