White Outdoor Z - 165 Operator's Manual page 26

J Pin
Bracket
3. Remove the left belt cover by removing the wing nut.
4. Release the belt tension spring by releasing the belt tension bar.
5. Remove the belt from clutch below the engine in the rear of the unit.
6. Push the deck assembly forward to disconnect the retaining arms from the deck.
7. Disconnect each clevis pin at the end of each retaining arms to remove from tractor to check length and
adjust if necessary.
Note:
If after a number of attempts to level the mower deck fails to succeed, adjust the retaining arm to their
original lengths of 11.125 inches. (See Figure 22)
When Back measurements are 0.250" greater than the front measurement:
• Shorten the distance shown on Figure 22 by turning the 90 degree rod one complete turn in. (Repeat if
same result)
When Back measurements are 0.125" less than the front measurements:
• Lengthen the distance shown on Figure 22 by turning the 90 degree rod one complete turn out. (Repeat if
same result)
When either side is lower than 4.50"
1. Remove the nut and bolt (A) that holds the hanger link to the hanger bracket on the side that is low.
(See Figure 21)
2. Turn the threaded link the appropriate distance up.
• Every 1/2 turn = 1/32" (.03125")
• Example: If the front measurement is 4.312" the threaded link should be turned 3 full turns (3/16" or 0.188")
up.
When either side is higher than 4.50"
1. Remove the nut and bolt (A) that holds the hanger link to the hanger bracket on the side that is high.
(See Figure 21)
A
Figure 21
11.125" Starting Length
Figure 22
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Hanger Links
Hanger Bracket
Retaining Arm