Service Manual

MOWER DECK

6-14 TimeCutter® Z/Precision® Z Service Manual

Leveling the Mower Deck

Check to ensure the mower deck is level whenever the

mower is installed or there is poor cutting performance.

The mower deck must be checked for bent blades

prior to leveling; any bent blades must be removed and

replaced. See “Checking for Bent Blades” on page 6-20

before continuing.

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the front to rear slope can be adjusted.

Requirements:

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“Checking the Tire Pressure” on page 6-21.

6. Attach the front support rod to the mower deck with

the clevis pin and hairpin cotter (Fig. 415).

7. Install the mower belt onto the engine pulley; see

“Mower Belt Replacement” on page 6-18.

A. Front support rod C. Hairpin cotter and

B. Locking nut clevis pin

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