Ariens 915163 ZOOM XL 42 The Forward Pitch Of The Mower Blades, Forward Pitch of Mower Blades

Lowest Cutting Position
3	1	2
1-1/2 in. + 1/4 in. (3.8 cm + 0.64 cm)
Highest Cutting Position
3	1	2
4-1/2 in. + 1/4 in. (11.4 cm + 0.64 cm)
1.	Mower Deck
2.	Mower Blade
3.	Ground
	Figure 13

The Forward Pitch Of The Mower Blades

(Figure 14)

•Should be 0 in (0 mm) to 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) pitched forward.

NOTE: This measurement must be taken when the mower blades ends are facing forward.

Forward Pitch of Mower Blades

3 1 2

	Front of
Forward Pitch = 0 in (0 mm)	Mower
to 1/4 in. (6.35 mm)	Deck

1.Mower Deck

2.Mower Blade

3.Ground

Figure 14

The Pitch Of The Mower Blades From Side-To-Side

(Figure 15)

•Should be within 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) as measured on each side of the mower deck.

NOTE: This measurement must be taken when the mower blade ends are perpendicular (at a right angle) to the frame of the unit.

Side-To-Side Pitch
3	1	2
1/4-in. (6.35 cm) from Side-To-Side
1.	Mower Deck
2.	Mower Blade
3.	Ground
	Figure 15

Adjusting The Mower Deck To Adjust Mower Blade Height And Pitch

(Figure 17)

NOTE: Adjusting the mower deck will adjust the height and pitch of the mower blades.

1.Adjust the trunnions first and re-take the three measurements required to level and adjust the pitch of the mower deck. These measurements are:

a.The distance from the mower blades to the ground.

b.The forward pitch of the mower blades.

c.The pitch of the mower blades from side-to-side.

2.Repeat step 1 as needed until all three measurements are within the tolerances specified.

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