Snapper ZT3000 manual Mower Deck Leveling, Simplicity / Snapper ZTR, Side-To-Side Leveling

Simplicity / Snapper ZTR

Mower Deck Leveling

Perform these adjustments on a flat level surface.

SIDE-TO-SIDE LEVELING

1. With the mower installed, park the machine on a flat, lever surface such as a concrete floor. Engage the parking brake, disengage the PTO, turn of the

engine, and remove the key from the ignition. Turn Figure 18. Orient Blades Side-to-Sidethe front wheels so they are straight.

2.Check for bent blades and replace if necessary.

3.Place the mower cutting height pin in the 4th hole from the bottom (see insert, Figure 20). Arrange the outside mower blades so that they are pointing from side-to-side (Figure 18).

4.Measure the distance between the outside tips of each blade and the ground (Figures 18 & 19). If there is more than 1/8” (3mm) difference between the measurements on each side, proceed to step 5. If the difference is 1/8” (3mm) or less, proceed to step 6.

5.Use the rear leveling links (B, Figure 20) to adjust the side-to-side leveling of the deck. Repeat step 4 if necessary.

FRONT-TO-BACK LEVELING

6.Arrange the blades so they face front-to-back (Figure 21).

7.Measure the distance from the ground to the front tip of the center blade, and from the ground to rear tips of left-hand and right-hand blades (Figures 19 & 21). The front tip of the center blade should be 1/4" (6mm) higher than rear tips of left-hand and right-hand blades. If not, proceed with steps 8 - 11.

8.Check the length of the hanger rods. The rear hanger rods (D, Figure 20) should be 15” (38,1 cm) and is not adjusted. To adjust the pitch of the mower deck, adjust the front leveling nuts only.

9.Loosen the front lock nuts (E, Figure 20).

10.Turn the leveling nuts (A, Figure 20) counter- clockwise to lower the front of mower deck. Turn the nuts clockwise to raise the front of the mower. Make adjustments in small increments, trying to keep tension on both leveling nuts.

11.Tighten the front lock nuts (E).

12.Re-check the blade measurement then repeat steps 7-11 as necessary.

A

B

C

Figure 19. Measure Blade Tips to Ground

A. Mower DeckC. Level Ground B. Blade Tip

C	B
	A
	D
	E

Figure 20. Mower Leveling

A.Front Leveling Nuts

B.Rear Leveling Rods

C.4th Cutting Height Hole

D.Rear Hanger Rods

E.Front Lock Nuts

Figure 21. Orient Blades Front-to-Back

8/2007 15 TP 300-7337-01-CH-SMN