Cutter Deck Adjustments - Scag Power Equipment SFZ Operator's Manual

Section 6

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.
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).
LOOSEN HERE
Figure 6-4. Cutter Deck Level Adjustment
2. Turn the adjustment bolts on the front and rear deck
level link clockwise until the cutter deck is level
between both sides. (See Figure 6-4)
3. Tighten the two elastic stop nuts to secure the cutter
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
2. Turn the adjustment bolts on both side either
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deck in the proper position.
links on front of the cutter deck on both sides (See
Figure 6-5, Figure 6-6).
clockwise to raise or counterclockwise to lower the
front of the cutter deck until the measurements are
equal. Tighten the elastic stop nuts.
LOOSEN HERE
Figure 6-5. Cutter DeckPitch Adjustment
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