Toro Z Master Z597 Service Manual page 196

3. Record the measurement.
4. Measure the right blade at the B location (Fig. 560)
from a level surface to the cutting edge of the blade
tip (Fig. 561).
5. Record this measurement.
6. The mower blade should be 1/4 to 3/8 inch (6 to
10mm) lower at position A than at position B (Fig.
560). If it is not correct, proceed to the following
steps.
Note: Both of the front swivels need to be adjusted
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 1/2 inch (13mm)
(Fig. 562 and Fig. 563).
Fig 562
4. Front swivel
5. Swivel jam nut
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fig. 70 m-6831a
6. Lift nut
7. Front support arm
MOWER DECKS
8. Adjust the lift nuts on both the left and the right side
of the machine (Fig. 562 and Fig. 563) to achieve
1/4 to 3/8 inch (6 to 10mm) lower in front A than in
the rear at B (Fig. 560).
Fig 563
4. Front swivel
5. Swivel jam nut
9. Tighten both swivel jam nuts against the front swivel
to lock the height.
10. Check to make sure there is equal tension on chains
and adjust again if needed.
fig. 70 m-6831 rev
6. Lift nut
7. Front support arm
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