What is the normal clearance from bottom of RC44 deck to the ground when raised to maximum height? I bought a G4200 with RC44 deck and there is only about an inch difference between the raised and lowered position. I can't find specs that mention clearance.
Ground clearance RC44 deck on G4200
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According to the manual for the mower-decks (available online), the UP position should be barely touching the 'stops'. The DOWN position should allow the "gauge-wheels" to touch the ground. (The anti-scalp wheels should NOT normally touch the ground whilst mowing unless uneven ground is encountered.)
The adjustments are done with turnbuckles on each side of the machine. I recently spent an hour or so in the garage setting up my machine based on the manual. I had to slather the turnbuclkes with grease before they would move easily. I also found that lifting the deck by hand and sitting it on the edge of a 2by4 helped take the weight off the turnbuckles.
For me, I found that I had to set to DOWN position to allow some weight on the "gauge-wheels" and the UP position is not quite hitting the 'stops' (but the "gauge-wheels" are off the ground.)
In other words, START with setting your "gauge-wheels" where you want them. After that, adjust the turnbuckles to be able to get them off the ground when in the UP position.
Some mower-decks have turnbuckles on the two bars on the FRONT of the deck. These can be used to level the deck somewhat when in the down position. Move blade by hand to front/back position (aligned with direction as travel) and measure from BLADE TO GROUND at each end. Ideally, the front of the blade should be 1/4 inch lower than the rear.
Remember, the anti-scalp wheels should NOT be touching the ground under normal conditions. (All adjustments done on LEVEL ground such as concrete floor)
OH - To more specifically answer your question - My "gauge-wheels" are about have about 1.5 -to- 2 inches off the ground when UP. I spent several hours pulling a DR scraper to smooth gravel driveway and the gauge-wheels never touched the ground.
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