Axion ZT18533, CZT2142 manual Mower Deck Leveling Adjustments, Side to Side Leveling - 33” Decks

MOWER DECK LEVELING

ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING

Before inspecting or adjusting the mower, turn the mower blades OFF, turn the ignition switch OFF, and allow all moving parts to stop. Remove ignition key, then disconnect the spark plug wire and fasten it away from the spark plug.

Side to Side Leveling - 33” Decks

If the cut is uneven, the mower may need leveling. Unequal or improper tire pressure may also cause an uneven cut. See CHECK TIRE PRESSURE.

A

B

C

Figure 47. Measure Blade Tips to Ground

A.Mower Deck

B.Blade Tip

C.Level Ground

1.With the mower installed, place the rider on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Turn

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the front wheels straight forward. Turn the engine off,
set the ground speed control levers to START/PARK,
set the parking brake lever to ENGAGE, and wait r
all moving parts to stop.			for
2. Check for bent blades and replace if necessary.
3. Check the tire pressures. See CHECK TIRE
PRESSURE.
4. Set the cutting height to mid position. Arrange the
mower blade so that it is pointing from side-to-side				Figure 48. Orient Blades Side-to-Side
(Figure 48).
5. Measure the distance between the tips of the blade
and the ground (Figures 47 & 48). If there is m
than 1/8" (3mm) difference between the
measurements on each side, proceed to step 6. If the					B
difference is 1/8" (3mm) or less, proc		d to Front To
Back Leveling.
6. See Figure 49. Side-to-side leveling is accomplished				C
using the threaded rods (A, Figure 49) and trunnion
(B) on the right and left rear sides of the mower deck.
Loosen the jam nuts (C) and adjust the nuts up or				A
down to adjust the mower level. When complete,
tighten the jam nuts against the trunnion to lock the
adjustment in place.

Figure 49. Side-to-Side Adjustment

A. Threaded Rod

B. Trunnion

C. Jam Nuts

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