You may just have to fiddle with the adjustment. These always seemed more staggered than a normal deck- so the positioning of one blade being even further ahead than the other may create an issue. Are you leveling off the blade tip? The front bracket where it mounts under the tractor comes loose at times as well as front axle issues to be considered.

I was leveling side to side on the deck itself, directly beside the spindle. I may try and level it by the blades. The thing that gets me is that it cuts out of level on hills.

Regards

When you are on a slope that runs from left to right, turn around and go in the other direction.

I suppose that is an idea. On the other hand, I've always been one to scope out mechanical problems and repair them.

Tom has a great deal of practical experience with these older machines in general - would strongly suggest you follow his lead in using the blade undersurface to measure from and look for deck connection slop from wear that allows the deck to shift - remember, you always have that unbalanced weight of the deflector hanging out on one side ready to shift..

When you *level the deck*, do you remove the guide wheels and put it in the absolute lowest position (lever all the way down with the flap removed) ?
I am *new* to the Murray wide body (inherited an old unit), but it took me a few passes over our lawn to get it to mow level.
I ended up *tweaking* the hangers to get it to mow level.
The manual even mentions it (to do a few passes and adjust the hangers.)

IR