Snapper 355Z Series Operator's Manual page 39

Mower DeckLeveling
Perform these adjustments on a flat levelsurface.
SIDE-TO-SIDE LEVELING
1. With the mower installed, place the rider on a smooth,
level surface such as a concrete floor. Turn the front
wheels so they are straight.
2. Checkfor bent blades and replace if necessary.
3. Placethe mower cutting height pin in the 4th hole from
the bottom (see insert, Figure42). Arrange the outside
mower blades so that they are pointing from side-to-side
(Figure 40).
4. Measurethe distance between the outside tips of each
blade and the ground (Figures 40 & 41). If there is more
than 1/8" (3mm) difference betweenthe measurements
on eachside, proceedto step 5. If the difference is 1/8"
(3mm) or less, proceedto step 6.
5. Use the rear leveling links (B, Figure 42) to adjust the
side-to-side leveling of the deck. Repeatstep 4 if
necessary.
FRONT-TO-BACK LEVELING
6. Arrange the blades so they face front-to-back (Figure
43).
7. Measurethe distance from the ground to the front tip of
the center blade, and from the ground to rear tips of left-
hand and right-hand blades (Figures 41 & 43). The front
tip of the center blade should be 1/4" (6mm) higher than
rear tips of left-hand and right-hand blades. If not,
proceedwith steps 8 - 11.
8. Checkthe length of the hanging rods. The rear (D,
Figure42) should be 15" (38,1cm) and is not adjusted.
To adjust the pitch of the mower deck, adjust the front
leveling nuts only.
9. Loosenthe front lock nuts (E, Figure42).
10. Turn the leveling nuts (A, Figure42) counter-
clockwise to lower the front of mower deck. Turn the
nuts clockwise to raisethe front of the mower. Make
adjustments in small increments, trying to keep tension
on both leveling nuts.
11. Tighten the front lock nuts (E).
12. Re-checkthe blade measurement then repeat steps 7-11
as necessary.
Figure 40. Orient Blades Side-to-Side
Figure 41. Measure Blade Tips to Ground
A, Mower Deck
B. Blade Tip
C. Level Ground
Figure 42, Mower Leveling
A, Front Leveling Nuts
B, Rear Leveling Rods
C. 4th Cutting Height Hole
D, Rear Hanger Rods
E. Front Lock Nuts
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Figure 43, Orient Blades Front-to-Back
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