White Outdoor Z - 165 manual Mower Decks, Leveling the Mower Deck

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SECTION 9: MOWER DECKS

The mower deck must be level horizontally (side-to-side and front-to-back) for even cutting.

CHECKING THE LEVEL OF THE MOWER DECK - Side to Side - Front to Back

Blade

Measurement

Figure 19

1.Check the rear tires pressure for proper inflation and tracking.

2.Position the Z-series on a hard and level surface.

3.Place the PTO switch in the OFF position.

4.Engage the parking brake.

5.Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the key.

6.Remove spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s).

7.Raise the lift handle to the highest setting (7).

8.Position the mower blades so that they run perpendicular to the tractor.

9.Measure and record the distance from the hard, level surface to the outermost edge of the right and left blade. (See Figure 19)

 

Blade

Rear Edge

Front Edge

 

B

A

Figure 20

10.Position the mower blades so the ends of each blade point to the front and to the rear of the tractor.

11.Measure and record the distance to the outermost edge of the right and left blade. (See Figure 20)

LEVELING THE MOWER DECK

1.Lower the mower deck to the L (lock) position.

2.Pull J-Rod out to release hanger bracket and turn J-Rod until J-Rod is against outside of bracket. (Both Sides) (See Figure 21)

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyFinding Your Model Number Calling Warranty ServiceGeneral Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesSlope Operation ServiceDo not ChildrenSafety Labels Found On Unit Slope Gauge Controls IGNITION/LIGHT SwitchThrottle Lever and Choke Lever Front Lift HandleChoke Lever Throttle LeverBrake Pedal Power TAKE-OFF PTO SwitchParking Brake Pedal Speed Control BAR Drive HandlesSeat Adjustment Lever Indicator PanelBefore Operating OperationOperating Guidelines Stopping the Z-SERIESDriving the Z-SERIES Starting a Flooded EngineDriving on Slopes Quick Reference Chart Avoid Streaking MowingPushing Your Unit Adjusting the Mower Deck Height AdjustmentsAdjusting the Seat Position Checking the Brake AdjustmentSteering Adjustment Adjusting Brake ForceJam Nuts Oil Check Change Capacity Type LubricationGrease Point Locations Engine Compartment MaintenanceFuel Tank Checking Hydraulic OILDraining Hydraulic OIL Adding Hydraulic OILCharging the Battery Battery MaintenanceReplacing the Head Lamp Bulb Changing the FuseInstalling the Battery Removing the BatteryJump Starting the Battery Cleaning the BatteryLeveling the Mower Deck Mower DecksWhen either side is lower than Removing the Mower Deck Pin Bracket Installing the Mower Deck Installing a NEW Mower Deck Drive BeltMower Deck Belt Routing Cutting Blade Care Installing a BladeRemoving a Blade Storage Installing a NEW Drive BeltLubrication of Mower Deck Removing the Drive BeltTrouble Possible Causes Corrective Action Trouble Shooting GuidePage Page Page Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

Z - 165 specifications

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