Toro 74568TE Operator's Manual page 57

Changing the Mower Deck Side-to-Side
Height
Changing the side-to-side height is done by adjusting the
rear-tire pressure and U-plates on the side of the engine deck.
1. Change the rear-tire pressure.
Note: Do this to the corresponding side that needs
adjustment.
2. Locate the U-plates on the side of the engine deck
(Figure 84).
3. Loosen the U-plate on 1 side, and adjust it up or down
to make the difference between measurements B and C
no more than a 6 mm (1/4 inch) as shown in
4. Proceed to Checking the Mower Deck Front-to-Rear
Pitch (page 57).
Figure 84
1. U-plate
Checking the Mower Deck Front-to-Rear
Pitch
1. Adjust the tire pressure in the rear tires to the correct
specifications.
2. Position 1 blade front-to-rear. Measure at A and B
locations from a level surface to the cutting edge of
the blade tips (Figure
Note: The mower blade should be 6 mm (1/4 inch)
lower in front at A than in the rear at B.
3. Rotate the blades and repeat for other blades.
Figure
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2. Nuts and bolts
85).
84.
1. Measure the blade at
points A and B
4. If it is not correct, refer to
Front-to-Rear Pitch (page
Changing the Mower Deck
Front-to-Rear Pitch
Changing the front-to-rear pitch is done by adjusting the
front height-of-cut posts.
1. Place 3 pieces of 2x4 wood under the mower deck as
shown in Figure
2. Stand the 2x4 pieces on the 4-inch part.
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1. 2x4 piece of wood under the mower deck
3. Loosen both the front and rear nuts on the adjustment
rods (Figure
Note: The weight of the mower deck must be resting
on all 3 of the 2x4 pieces
Note: The back lip of the mower deck is built 6mm
(1/4 inch) lower than the front lip of the mower deck.
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Figure 85
2. Measure from a level
surface
Changing the Mower Deck
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86.
Figure 86
87).
(Figure 87).