Checking Level (Front-To-Rear); Adjusting The Level (Front-To-Rear) - Kubota ZD1600 Series Operator's Manual

MOWER DECK LEVEL
• Disengage the PTO.
• 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.)

3.1 Checking level (front-to-rear)

NOTE :
• The mower deck anti-scalp rollers should not
contact the ground.
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 front-to-rear
position.
5. Measure from the right front blade tip to the level
surface with a short ruler or leveling gauge.
6. Turn the blade 180° and measure from the right
rear blade tip to the level surface.
7. Check that the left side blade has the same
dimensions. The
measurements should be less than 6 mm (0.24 in.).
The front side must be lower than the rear side.
8. If the front-to-rear adjustment is not within the given
tolerance, adjustment is necessary.
RCK72P
(A) Front
(B) Rear
ZD1611LF,ZD1611RLF,ZD1611RL
difference between
RCK60RP, RCK72RP
(A) Front
(B) Rear

3.2 Adjusting the level (front-to-rear)

1. Raise up 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. Place 51 mm (2 in.) height wood blocks under each
side of the mower deck.
Anti-scalp rollers must not rest on the wood block.
4. Lower the mower deck.
5. Loosen the lock nuts of the front side of the
machine.
both
6. Adjust the cutting height fine tuning bolts to set
76 mm (3 in.) blade height.
Both front side bolts must be adjusted.
7. Lock the nuts.
8. Adjust the other side equally.
IMPORTANT :
• The difference between both measurements
should be less than 6 mm (0.24 in.).
The front side must be lower than the rear
side.
ADJUSTMENT
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