Adjusting The Front-To-Rear Mower Pitch - Toro Z Master Z400 Series Service Manual

MOWER DECKS/PTO
7. If the measurements at positions B or C are not
correct, loosen the bolt attaching the rear chain to
the rear support arm (Fig. 504).
1. Rear chain
2. Rear support arm
3. Bolt
4. Jam nut
8. Loosen the jam nut under the rear support arm and
turn the adjustment bolt to get a measurement of 3-
1/8 to 3-1/4 inches (79 - 83mm) (Fig. 504).
Note: It is recommended that both sides of the
mower are adjusted the same distance.
9. Tighten the jam nut under the rear support arm and
tighten the bolt securing the chain to the rear support
arm.
10. Adjust the opposite side if needed.
7
7-30
Fig 504 fig. 57 G001924
5. Adjustment bolt
6. Front swivel
7. Front support arm

Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Mower Pitch

1. Position the right blade front-to-rear (Fig. 505).
Fig 505
1. Measure here from
blade to flat surface
2. Measure the right blade at the A location, from a
flat surface to the cutting edge of the blade tip (Fig.
505).
3. Record this measurement.
4. Measure the right blade at the B location, from a
level surface to the cutting edge of the blade tip
(Fig. 505).
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.
505). 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 and side-to-side level.
Z Master Z400 Service Manual
fig. 58 G001041
2. Measure at A and B