Snapper 355Z manual Mower Deck Leveling, Perform these adjustments on a flat level surface

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Mower Deck Leveling

Perform these adjustments on a flat level surface.

SIDE-TO-SIDE LEVELING

1.With the mower installed, place the rider on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Turn the front wheels so they are straight.

2.Check for bent blades and replace if necessary.

3.Place the mower cutting height pin in the 4th hole from the bottom (see insert, Figure 42). Arrange the outside mower blades so that they are pointing from side-to-side (Figure 40).

4.Measure the distance between the outside tips of each blade and the ground (Figures 40 & 41). If there is more than 1/8” (3mm) difference between the measurements on each side, proceed to step 5. If the difference is 1/8” (3mm) or less, proceed to step 6.

5.Use the rear leveling links (B, Figure 42) to adjust the side-to-side leveling of the deck. Repeat step 4 if necessary.

FRONT-TO-BACK LEVELING

6.Arrange the blades so they face front-to-back (Figure 43).

7.Measure the distance from the ground to the front tip of the center blade, and from the ground to rear tips of left- hand and right-hand blades (Figures 41 & 43). The front tip of the center blade should be 1/4" (6mm) higher than rear tips of left-hand and right-hand blades. If not, proceed with steps 8 - 11.

8.Check the length of the hanging rods. The rear (D, Figure 42) should be 15” (38,1cm) and is not adjusted. To adjust the pitch of the mower deck, adjust the front leveling nuts only.

9.Loosen the front lock nuts (E, Figure 42).

10.Turn the leveling nuts (A, Figure 42) counter- clockwise to lower the front of mower deck. Turn the nuts clockwise to raise the front of the mower. Make adjustments in small increments, trying to keep tension on both leveling nuts.

11.Tighten the front lock nuts (E).

12.Re-check the blade measurement then repeat steps 7-11 as necessary.

Figure 40. Orient Blades Side-to-Side

A

B

C

Figure 41. Measure Blade Tips to Ground

A.Mower Deck

B.Blade Tip

C.Level Ground

C	B
	A
	D
	E

Figure 42. Mower Leveling

A.Front Leveling Nuts

B.Rear Leveling Rods

C.4th Cutting Height Hole

D.Rear Hanger Rods

E.Front Lock Nuts

Figure 43. Orient Blades Front-to-Back

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