Service & Adjustments; Adjusting Deck Height; Deck Level; Parking Brakes - Swisher ZT2760A Owner's Manual

Adjusting The Cutting Height
Push out on the Deck Lift Handle and raise or lower the deck to the desired position.
Position 1 is the lowest setting and Position 8 is the highest position
The cutting range is from approximately 1 ½" to approximately 5"
Deck Leveling
TOOLS REQUIRED:
2 - ½" Wrenches or ½" Socket with drive ratchet
Lower the cutting deck down to the lowest position (position 1)
Loosen the nuts on the top side of the deck hanger brackets (3 places) where the lift chains attach to.
With all three loose on top of the brackets the deck should now set on the ground resting on the roller
wheels.
Tighten the nuts on the top of the lift brackets making sure that all three lift chains are pulled tight.
Lift deck using the deck lift handle to the desired position

Parking Brakes

The Swisher ZT2760 is equipped with An Automatic Parking Brake system on each control handle.
When the control handles are in the out most position the parking brakes are on.
Adjustment for the system is located on the ends of the brake cable at the hydro pan & frame.
Raise the rear wheel off the ground
Disengage the hydro to be adjusted with the hydro release handle at the rear of the unit.
Adjust so that the brake is not on when the handles are in the operator position. The wheel should
turn freely.
The wheel should not turn when the handle is moved to the engaged or outward position.
To tighten the brake, turn the adjustment nuts towards the end of the cable
Recheck adjustment with control handle
Lower unit back to the ground
Reengage the hydro at the rear of the unit
SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
When it is necessary to raise the mower for any
repair or service, use jackstands to provide
adequate support. DO NOT rely on hydraulic or
mechanical jacks
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