Masport 650 Commander slasher help

Have an old Masport Commander self-propelled walk behind slasher. I need to set the cutting deck higher, right now cutting deck almost rides on the ground. I don't have an owners manual. The front of the cutting deck can be raised by adjusting the jockey wheel in front. Anyone know how to raise the rear of the cutting deck. Any help much appreciated! Thank you!!!

Re: Masport 650 Commander slasher help

bexar #104004 03/03/20 11:49 AM

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Melbourne

NormK

SENIOR TECHNICIAN

Hi bexar,
I'm not sure what a Masport Commander looks like, but whatever you try to do to lift the rear is not going to be easy. We had a similar discussion a few days ago about lifting the rear on a self propelled Victa and the only sort of fix was to somehow glue thick rubber of some sort to the rear wheels. As I said it isn't an easy fix

Re: Masport 650 Commander slasher help

bexar #104005 03/03/20 01:16 PM

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Gippsland, Vic

Gadge

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G'day folks,
The jockey wheel is the only cutting height adjustment on these machines. After all, they are a slasher, not a lawn finish mower.

As the rear wheel drive is the friction type, going to bigger rear wheels isn't an option, either.

Cheers,
Gadge

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Re: Masport 650 Commander slasher help

bexar #104012 03/03/20 07:55 PM

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Sydney, NSW, Australia

Bruce

Repair Junkie

Originally Posted by bexar

Have an old Masport Commander self-propelled walk behind slasher. I need to set the cutting deck higher, right now cutting deck almost rides on the ground. I don't have an owners manual. The front of the cutting deck can be raised by adjusting the jockey wheel in front. Anyone know how to raise the rear of the cutting deck. Any help much appreciated! Thank you!!!

Here is a link to the manuals area which has the parts list for the model you have quoted.

https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/u...ts-list-operators-manuals.html#Post13252

Regards,

Bruce

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Re: Masport 650 Commander slasher help

bexar #104021 04/03/20 07:30 AM

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Buaraba, QLD

bexar

Novice

Gentlemen 'Thank You' all for your helpful replies. Each and everyone is most appreciated! Anyone know where I can get a copy of the owners manual? I have the parts list, but would like to know more about the machine and its operation in general!!!

bexar