Scag Power Equipment SFZ61-28BS Cutter Deck Adjustments, Cutter Deck Pitch, Cutter Deck Level

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Section 6

6.6 CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS Cutter Deck Pitch

Cutter deck level, pitch and height are set at the factory. However, if these adjustments should ever need to be made, the following procedures will aid in obtaining the proper cutter deck adjustment.

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Before proceeding with the cutter deck adjustments, be sure that all tires are properly inflated.

Cutter Deck Level

The cutter deck should be level from side-to-side for proper cutting performance. To check for level, be sure that the mower is on a flat, level surface, the tires are properly inflated and the cutter deck is set at the most common cutting height that you will use. On the RH side of the machine, check the distance from the top of the cutter deck to the floor. Next check the distance from the top of the cutter deck to the floor on the LH side of the machine. Both measurements should be the same. If the two measurements are different, the cutter deck level must be adjusted as follows:

1.If the cutter deck is lower on one side, loosen the elastic stop nuts securing the deck level links on the front and rear of the lower side. See Figure 6-4.

LOOSEN HERE

ADJUST HERE

2007 SFZ DLA

Figure 6-4. Cutter Deck Level Adjustment

2.Turn the adjustment bolts on the front and rear deck level links clockwise until the cutter deck is level between both sides. See Figure 6-4

3.Tighten the two (2) elastic stop nuts to secure the cutter deck in the proper position.

The pitch of the cutter deck should be equal between the front and rear of the cutter deck for proper cutting performance. To check for proper deck pitch, be sure that the mower is on a flat, level surface and the tires are properly inflated.

Check the distance from the top of the cutter deck to the floor at the rear RH side of the cutter deck directly behind the cutter deck hanging chains. Next check the distance from the top of the cutter deck to the floor at the front RH side of the cutter deck directly in front of the cutter deck hanging chains.The measurement at the front of the cutter deck should be the same as the rear of the deck. Make these measurements at the LH side of the cutter deck also. If the measurement at the front of the deck is not the same, the cutter deck pitch must be adjusted as follows:

1.Loosen the elastic stop nuts securing the deck level links on the front of the cutter deck on both sides. See Figure 6-5 and 6-6.

LOOSEN HERE

ADJUST HERE

2007 SFZ LSDA

Figure 6-5. Cutter Deck Pitch Adjustment

2.Turn the adjustment bolts on both sides either clockwise to raise or counter-clockwise to lower the front of the cutter deck until the measurements are equal. Tighten the elastic stop nuts.

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