782 and 44A Deck Height Adjustment

[SGragg]

I read the Owner's Manual and am still puzzled.

There are indicators (#1 - #8) next to the rockshaft arm for deck height. When the deck is in the up position, the pointer is at #8; when in the lowered position, #5.

How do I lower the deck to the other numbers (#1-#4)?

[JayJay]

SGragg: I've never been able to get a full range of motion on my 782, the limiting factor is the "throw" of the hydraulic lift cylinder. I simply level the deck and adjust the height to the 1-1/2" to 2-1/2" I cut my grass. Each deck seems to sit at a slightly different height.

Note: If you run out of adjustment on the front clevis pins, you can bend the "pickle fork" up about 1" to 1-1/2" to expose more threads.

Also, most deck leveling instructions I've seen call for the front of the deck to be 1/8" to 1/4" lower than the rear, which means that your grass will be cut 1/8" to 1/4" lower than if set the front-to-rear dead level.

Finally, if, after leveling, the deck is not low enough, you can add spacers below the rear deck hanging brackets-- the deck will sit closer to the ground. (I have a 42" deck that is set up this way --I can drop it right on the ground!)

Hope this helps.