Snapper Out Front Z-rider Mower Operator's Manual page 7

MAKING INITIAL DECK ADJUSTMENTS
STEP 17: Start engine and move unit to a level surface
for deck adjustments.
STEP 18: Using the right, Discharge, blade as a
reference, adjust both Timing Rods equal turns until front
tip of blade is 1/4" lower than the rear tip. See Figures 10 &
11.
ADJUST NUT "IN" OR
"OUT" TO TILT DECK
FRONT-TO-REAR
TIMING ROD
TIMING
ROD
FIGURE 10
OUTER/DISCHARGE
BLADE
DECK
X
LEVEL AREA
CUTAWAY VIEW - OUTER/DISCHARGE BLADE
FIGURE 11
TIMING
ROD
FWD
X(-1/4)
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STEP 19: Level deck from side-to-side by adjusting the
Deck Hanger Rods up or down as required. See Figure
12.
REAR DECK HANGER
ROD
FIGURE 12
NOTE: Both Hanger Rods should be adjusted at the
same increments to keep deck level. For "Fine Tuning",
either Hanger Rod can be adjusted individually.
STEP 20: Remove Lynch Pins and reposition spacers
evenly above and below the tube on rear casters.
IMPORTANT: The rear casters are adjustable. To
lessen the amount of mower scalping, adjust rear
casters by repositioning spacers to match the type of
terrain being mowed.
STEP 21: Check installation thoroughly. Start engine
and move machine outside.
CHECK GEAR BOX
Periodically check gear box lubrication.
1. Remove cap bolt located on the top of gear box.
There should be visible oil inside gear box.
2. If gear box oil is low or is not visible, add a small
quantity of 80W90 gear oil.
3. Replace cap bolt and tighten securely.
FRONT DECK
HANGER ROD