Leveling The Mower Deck - White Outdoor Z - 180, Z - 180L, Z - 200 Operator's Manual

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)
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. (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)
2. Turn the threaded link the appropriate distance down.
• Every 1/2 turn =1/32" (.03125")
• Example: If the front measurement is 4.625" the threaded link should be turned 2 full turns (1/8" or 0.125")
down.
8. Reconnect the hanger links to the hanger brackets and the retaining arms to the tractor.
9. Connect deck to tractor in the above reverse order.
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