Where to get blade height gauge?

[MJB]

Originally Posted by Illini_Fan

So, accuracy of the height indicator is the real problem. On a Bad Boy you can check it with a tape measure periodically and then reposition the pointer to the correct number, all in about three minutes. One set screw to loosen and retighten and then you are done.

Mark

Can you show us some pics of the badboy mowing to see how it cuts???

[Precision]

I cut a block of wood to the height I want the blade to be set to then adjust to the block of wood.

or for check ups. Ihave a 3 metered blocks of wood. one for each blade. No big deal. took 3 minutes to make and takes 10 seconds to place them all.

[TLS]

One of these....

[6'7 330]

Originally Posted by TLS

One of these....

We have a couple of the Deere deck level gauge's around to, as well as this one given to me by my dealer. It is of a wee bit heavier duty construction, and the pointer ,height measurement are on both sides of the gauge.

[sperho]

Better yet, where do you find a flat surface that varies less than 1/8" over the width and length of your mower's cut??? Check a flat surface with a straightedge if you are going to sweat setting a pitch to ~1/8" tolerances. Not all garage floors are created equal (truly level).

[Tharrell]

Use a 4x6 index card.

[Daner]

I Use small steel dowels...They are ground to 3.5"...where I set the side to side. Then I have 2 more...For front to back to get the right deck pitch.
Its almost like using a feeler Gage...Colour code them with tape or paint.
This way you can get the deck bang on.