Toro Z Master Professional 7000 Series Operator's Manual page 78

Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Mower
Deck Pitch
1. Position the right blade front-to-rear
113).
Figure 113
1. Measure here from blade
to hard surface
2. Measure the right blade at the A location, from a
level surface to the cutting edge of the blade tip
(Figure 113).
3. Record this measurement.
4. Measure the right blade at the B location, from a
level surface to the cutting edge of the blade tip
(Figure 113).
5. Record this measurement.
6. The mower blade should be 6 to 10 mm (1/4 to
3/8 inch) lower at position A than at position B
(Figure 113). If it is not correct, proceed to the
following steps.
Note:
Adjust both of the front swivels the same
amount to maintain equal chain tension.
7. Loosen the front swivel jam nuts, at the front of
the right and left swivels, approximately 13 mm
(1/2 inch) (Figure
8. Adjust the lift nuts on both the left and the right
side of the machine to achieve 6 to 10 mm (1/4
to 3/8 inch) lower in front at A than in the rear
at B (Figure 112).
9. Tighten both swivel jam nuts against the front
swivel to lock the height.
10. Ensure that there is equal tension on the chains
and adjust again if needed.
(Figure
2. Measure at A and B
112).
Adjusting the Compression Spring
1. Raise the mower deck lift lever to the transport
position.
2. Check the distance between the 2 large
washers, it needs to be 28.2 cm (11-1/8 inches)
for 52-inch mower decks, 26.7 cm (10-1/2
inches) for 60-inch mower decks, or 29.2 cm
(11-1/2 inches) for 72-inch mower decks
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1. 28.2 cm (11-1/8 inches)
between the large washers
for 52-inch mower decks
2. Front nut
3. Spring-jam nut
4. Front swivel
5. Swivel jam nut
3. Adjust this distance, by loosening the spring-jam
nut and turning the nut in front of each spring
(Figure 114).
Note:
Turning the nut clockwise shortens the
spring; counter-clockwise lengthens the spring.
4. Lock the nut into position by tightening the
spring-jam nut
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Figure 114
6. Lift nut
7. Front-support arm
8. Large washer
9. 26.7 cm (10-1/2 inches)
between the large washers
for 60-inch mower decks
10. 29.2 cm (11-1/2 inches)
between the large washers
for 72-inch mower decks
(Figure 114).
(Figure
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