Ariens ZT XL 42 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 21

1. The distance from the mower blades to
the ground.
2. The forward pitch of the mower blades.
3. The pitch of the mower blades from
side-to-side.
The Distance From The Mower
Blades To The Ground
Figure 12
• In the lowest cutting position should be
1-1/2" + 1/4" (3.8 cm + 0.64 cm).
• In the highest cutting position should
be 4-1/2" + 1/4" (11.4 cm + 0.64 cm).
Lowest Cutting Position
3
1-1/2" + 1/4" (3.8 cm + 0.64 cm)
Highest Cutting Position
3
4-1/2" + 1/4" (11.4 cm + 0.64 cm)
1. Mower Deck
2. Mower Blade
3. Ground
Figure 12
The Forward Pitch Of The Mower
Blades
Figure 13
• Should be 0" – 1/4" (6.35 mm) pitched
forward.
NOTICE: This measurement must be taken
when the mower blades ends are facing
forward.
1
2
1
2
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Forward Pitch of Mower Blades
3
Forward Pitch = 0" – 1/4"
(6.35 mm)
1. Mower Deck
2. Mower Blade
3. Ground
Figure 13
The Pitch Of The Mower Blades From
Side-To-Side
Figure 14
• Should be within 1/4" (6.35 mm) as
measured on each side of the mower
deck.
NOTICE: This measurement must be taken
when the mower blade ends are
perpendicular (at a right angle) to the frame
of the unit.
Side-To-Side Pitch
3
1/4" (6.35 mm) from Side-To-Side
1. Mower Deck
2. Mower Blade
3. Ground
Figure 14
Adjusting The Mower Deck To Adjust
Mower Blade Height And Pitch
Figure 15 and Figure 16
NOTICE: Adjusting the mower deck will
adjust the height and pitch of the mower
blades.
1. Adjust the trunnions first and re-take the
three measurements required to level
and adjust the pitch of the mower deck.
These measurements are:
2
1
Front of
Mower
Deck
1
2