Craftsman ZTL7000 Operator's Manual page 11

Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector
WARNING
Never operate the mower deck without the chute deflector installed
and in the down position.
Check the mower deck for a shipping brace (with tag) that may be
holding the chute deflector upward for shipment. If a brace is present,
it must be removed before operating the riding mower. Holding the
chute deflector fully upward, remove the shipping brace by grasping it
and rotating it clockwise. Lower the chute deflector. See Figure 6.
Checking Tire Pressure
WARNING
Do not overinflate tires. Check sidewall of tires for maximum psi.
Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times.
The tires on your riding mower may be over inflated for shipping
purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the riding mower.
Check sidewall of tires for maximum psi.
Figure 6
ASSEMBLY
Adjusting the Gauge Wheels
Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cutting
deck.
NOTE: The deck gauge wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck
and are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck.
The mower deck cutting height can be set in any of six height settings
using the riding mower's deck lift handle. The deck heights range from
1-1⁄2" to 4". The deck gauge wheel position should be approximately
1⁄4" to 1⁄2" above the ground when the deck is set in the desired height
setting.
Using the lift handle, set the deck in the desired height setting, then
check the gauge wheel distance from the ground below. If necessary
adjust as follows:
1. Visually check the distance between the front gauge wheel and the
ground. If the gauge wheel is near or touching the ground, it should
be raised. If more than 1⁄2" above the ground, it should be lowered.
2. Remove the flange lock nut securing the front gauge wheel
shoulder bolt to the deck. Remove the gauge wheel and shoulder
bolt. Refer to Figure 7.
3. Insert the shoulder bolt into the one of four index holes in the
front gauge wheel bracket that will give the gauge wheel a 1⁄4"
to 1⁄2" clearance with the ground and secure with the flange
lock nut.
4. Note the index hole of the just adjusted wheel, and adjust the
rear gauge wheel into the respective index holes of the other
gauge wheel bracket on the deck.
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WARNING
Shoulder Screw
Front Gauge
Wheel
Gauge Wheel
Bracket
Index Holes
Figure 7
Lock Nut