Snapper NZM21523KWV, NZM27 613KH Section, Neutral Position Adjustments Mower Deck & Component

Section

5 - ADJUSTMENTS

& REPAIR

5.1 NEUTRAL

POSITION

ADJUSTMENTS

5.2

MOWER DECK & COMPONENT

ADJUSTMENTS

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The

leveling procedures for the

61 deck differ

from

12, With

motion

control

levers

remaining

in the

the 48

and 52 decks. The 61 deck replaces the two

neutral lock position, See

Figure 3.7, hold connecting

rear eyebolts with slotted brackets_ and uses

1 1/4"

rod up to the activation

assembly

and check length of

leveling

blocks

in place of the 1_'blocks. Follow and

rod. Tie rod end

bolt

must align

with

the

activation

complete

each

step carefully.

assembly.

If bolt is not aligned with

the

activation

5,2.1,

MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS)

assembly,

adjust tie rod. Loosen jam nut that secures

SIDE to SIDE and FRONT to REAR

tie rod. Rotate tie rod in or out to align with hole in

Before

making

deck leveling adjustments, inflate rear

activation assembly. Repeat step for

other

hydro

tires

to

12 PSI and front tires to 25 PSI.

When

pump. See Figure 5.4.

adjusted

correctly, the deck will be level side to side

ACTIVATIONHYDROPUMP!ill:

PUMPHYDRO

within 1/8", have a low cut setting of approximately 1"

(1

1/4"

for 61 deck) and the blades pitched

ASSEMBLY

TIE ROD END

BOLT IS SHOWN

MISALIGN WITH

ACTIVATION

ASSEMBLY

approximately 3/16" higher at the rear.

1.Place machine on a smooth level surface.

2.Check side to side level by rotating blades until tips are pointing to the sides of the deck. Check the

measurement of outside blade tips to the ground on both blades. The measurement of each of the outside

blade tips should be within 1/8" of each other. If measurement of the blade tips is not within 1/8", adjustment should be made.

3.Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck to the

highest cutting position.

4. Relive tension on deck lift assist spring by

loosening nut on eyebolt. Refer to Section

	LOOSEN	NUT AND
	ROTATE	TIE ROD END
TIE ROD END	IN OR OUT TO ALIGN
	WITH ACTIVATION

BOLT IS SHOWN

ALIGNED WITH

HOLE

FIGURE 5.4

13.Once tie rod end bolt is aligned with activation assembly insert into hole and reinstatI washers and nut that secure bolt to assembly. Tighten securely. Tighten tie rod jam nut securely.

14.Start engine, disengage parking brake, and check rotation of the rear wheels.

15.Reinstall both hydro pump fans. Reinstall washer and bolt. Tighten bolt securely.

16.Reinstall screen and tighten retaining hardware securely.

"Removing Deck".

5.Place 1" blocks (1 1/4" for 61 deck) under the front

and rear edge of the mower deck.

6.Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck to the

lowest cutting position.

6.Loosen the nuts and bolts that secure both front

deck support chains. Adjust chains until tight and retighten bolts and nuts. Torque to 20 to 30 ft. Ibs. See Figure 5.5.

FRONT

LIFT ARM

DECK HANGER

BRACKET

LOOSEN BOLT AND NUT,

TIGHTEN CHAIN. SECURE

BOLTS AND NUTS

FIGURE 5.5

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