Simplicity ZT4000 Series manual Deck Lift Rod Timing And Leveling Adjustment

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Deck Lift Rod Timing And Leveling Adjustment

1.Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking brake. Rear tires must be inflated to 15 psi (1,03 bar); front tires to 40 psi (2,76 bar).

2.To check the lift rod timing, measure and record the distance between the lift pivots and the rod pivots. Repeat for other side of unit. See Figure 38.

3.If the measurements are equal, skip to Step 5. If the measurements are NOT equal (greater than 1/8” (3,17mm) difference), adjustment is required, continue with Step 4.

4.Refer to Figure 39. To adjust the lift rod timing, adjust the 5/8” hex nuts on either side of the front lift pivot until the measurements are equal. Repeat for other side.

5.Place the deck height adjustment pin in the 4” (10,2 cm) position.

6.Refer to Figure 40. Place 2 x 4 blocks under each corner of the mower deck with the 3-1/2” sides being vertical. Place a 1/4” (0,64 cm) thick spacer on top of the rear 2 x 4 blocks.

7.Adjust the front eyebolts until the chains are tight and the deck is still resting on the 2 x 4’s. Tighten jam nuts. See Figure 41.

8.Loosen the nuts and allow the rear of the deck to rest on the 2 x 4’s and 1/4” spacers. Slide the chains in the slots until the chains are tight and tighten the nuts. See Figure 41.

9.Remove all 2 x 4 blocks and spacers from under the mower deck.

Regular Maintenance

Figure 38. Check Lift Rod Timing

Figure 39. Adjust Lift Rod Timing

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Figure 40. 2 x 4 Locations

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1/4” Spacers

Figure 41. Hanger Chain Adjustment

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