Leveling The Mower Deck (Side-To-Side); Checking The Level (Side-To-Side) - Kubota ZD1600 Series Operator's Manual

MOWER DECK LEVEL
1. Check the machine tire pressure.
Inflate tires to the correct pressure.
(See TIRES AND WHEELS on page 68.)
2. Start the engine.
3. Raise up the mower deck to the transport position
(the top end of the lift).
4. Turn the cutting height control dial to adjust the
height.
5. Lower the mower deck.
6. Adjust height of the anti-scalp roller.
a. Front side anti-scalp roller
Adjust height of the front side anti-scalp roller
by replacing the collar (collar is raised and
lowered) or shifting the pin to approximately
19 mm (0.75 in.) between rollers and ground.
Adjust both side rollers to the same height.
(1) Collar
(2) Washer
(3) Set pin
b. Rear side anti-scalp roller
Adjust height of the rear side anti-scalp roller by
shifting the pin or the bolt to approximately
19 mm (0.75 in.) between rollers and ground.
Adjust both side rollers to the same height.
(1) Bolt
ZD1611LF,ZD1611RLF,ZD1611RL
(H) 19 mm (0.75 in.)
(H) 19 mm (0.75 in.)
2. Leveling the mower deck (side-to-
side)
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Park the machine on a firm and level surface.
• Apply the parking brake.
• Disengage the PTO (OFF).
• Stop the engine, remove the key and remove
the mower universal joint while checking or
adjusting the level of the mower deck.
IMPORTANT :
• Check the machine tire pressure.
Inflate the tires to the correct pressure.
(See TIRES AND WHEELS on page 68.)

2.1 Checking the level (side-to-side)

NOTE :
• The mower deck anti-scalp rollers should not
contact the ground.
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1. Raise the mower deck to the transport position (the
top end).
2. Turn the cutting height set dial to the 3 in. cutting
height position.
3. Lower the mower deck.
4. Position the right mower blade in the side-to-side
position.
5. Measure from outside the blade tip to the level
surface with a short ruler or leveling gauge.
Reference
Height of the blade at the flat surface
NOTE :
• There is a difference of blade height
between flat
measurements.
6. Check that the left side blade has the same height.
The difference between both measurements is less
than 3 mm (0.12 in.).
7. If the side-to-side adjustment is not within the given
tolerance, adjustment is necessary.
ADJUSTMENT
76 mm (3 in.)
surface and ground
113