Ariens Zoom XL 42 CARB Owner's/Operator's Manual page 21

LEVELING AND ADJUSTING
PITCH OF MOWER DECK
NOTICE: Adjust on a level surface, with the
tires inflated to the correct air pressure (see
Specifications on page 31).
There are three measurements required to
level and adjust the pitch of the mower deck.
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
See 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
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2
1
2
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The Forward Pitch Of The Mower
Blades
See 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.
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
See 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
2
1
Front of
Mower
Deck
1
2