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

Z - 165 specifications

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