Cutter Deck Adjustments - Scag Power Equipment PATRIOT SPZ-52H-22FX Operator's Manual

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6.6 CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS

Cutter deck level, pitch and height are set at the factory.
However, if these adjustments should ever need to be
made, the following procedures will aid in obtaining the
proper cutter deck adjustment.
- NOTE -
Before proceeding with the cutter deck adjustments,
be sure that all tires are properly inflated. (See
Section 7.9.)
CUTTER DECK LEVEL
The cutter deck should be level from side-to-side for
proper cutting performance. To check for level, be sure
that the mower is on a flat, level surface, the tires are
properly inflated and the cutter deck is set at the most
common cutting height that you will use. On the RH side
of the machine, check the distance from the top of the
cutter deck to the floor. Next check the distance from the
top of the cutter deck to the floor on the LH side of the
machine. Both measurements should be the same. If the
two measurements are different, the cutter deck level must
be adjusted as follows:
1. If the cutter deck is lower on one side, loosen the
elastic stop nuts securing the deck level links on the
front and rear of the lower side. See Figure 6-4.
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Figure 6-4. Cutter Deck Level Adjustment
2. Turn the adjustment bolts on the front and rear deck
level links clockwise until the cutter deck is level
between both sides. See Figure 6-4
3. Tighten the two (2) elastic stop nuts to secure the
cutter deck in the proper position.
CUTTER DECK PITCH
The pitch of the cutter deck should be equal between
the front and rear of the cutter deck for proper cutting
performance. To check for proper deck pitch, be sure
that the mower is on a flat, level surface and the tires are
properly inflated.
Check the distance from the top of the cutter deck to the
floor at the rear RH side of the cutter deck directly behind
the cutter deck hanging chains. Next check the distance
from the top of the cutter deck to the floor at the front RH
side of the cutter deck directly in front of the cutter deck
hanging chains. The measurement at the front of the cutter
deck should be the same as the rear of the deck. Make
these measurements at the LH side of the cutter deck also.
If the measurement at the front of the deck is not the same,
the cutter deck pitch must be adjusted as follows:
1. Loosen the elastic stop nuts securing the deck level
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links on the front of the cutter deck on both sides.
See Figure 6-5 and 6-6.
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Figure 6-5. Cutter Deck Pitch Adjustment
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Figure 6-6. Cutter Deck Pitch Adjustment
Section 6
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