Service Manual

MOWER DECKS
6 - 10 Mid-Mount Z Service Manual
Leveling the Mower
1. Position mower on a flat surface. Stop the engine,
set the parking brake, remove the key and
disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark
plug(s).
2. Check tire pressure of all four tires. If needed,
adjust to 13 psi (90 kPa).
3. Set anti-scalp rollers to top holes or remove them
completely for this adjustment.
4. Raise the deck to the transport position and take
all force off of the two large deck lift springs by
loosening nut in front of each spring (Figure 128).
Figure 128
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5. Place two 1-1/2 in. (38mm) thick blocks under rear
left and right lower edge of mower. Place one
2-1/4 in. (57mm) block under front center lower
edge of mower (Figure 129).
Figure 129
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Lower mower to the 2 in. (51mm) height-of-cut
position.
6. Loosen the four top chain bolts in slots. Check the
length of the rod/swivel assemblies. Distance from
outside of rear swivel to outside of front swivel
should be 19-17/32 in. (496mm) (Figure 130).
Make sure that all four swivels move freely in
holes.
Figure 130
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7. If measurement is not 19-17/32 in. (496mm) on
each side, adjust by turning nuts on either side of
front swivels.
19-17/32 in. (496mm)