Adjusting Mower Deck - Dixon ZTR34/968999564 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Mower Deck
WARNING!
Before performing any service or adjustment, check the following list:
1. Engage the parking brake.
2. Place the blade switch in the disengaged position.
3. Turn ignition switch to "OFF" position and remove the key.
4. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
5. Disconnect the spark plug wire from all spark plugs and place the wire
where it cannot come in contact with the plug.
Check the tire pressure before adjustment of the
mower deck. See "Checking Tire Pressure" in
Maintenance section. Faulty mower deck adjustments
will cause an uneven mowing result.
WARNING!
Blades are sharp. Protect
your hands with gloves and/or
wrap blades with a heavy
cloth when handling.
To level deck
Adjust the deck while the mower is on a level surface.
Make sure the tires are inflated to the correct pressure.
See "Technical Data" under Transmission. If tires are
under or over inflated, you cannot properly adjust your
deck.
Four slots control the height and pitch of the mower
deck. The deck should be adjusted slightly higher in
the rear.
NOTE:To insure accuracy of leveling procedure,
mower deck drive belt must be installed prior to
leveling deck.
1. Wear heavy gloves. Turn each outer blade tip
to alignwith the deck or in a side-to-side
manner.
2. Measure from the floor surface up to the
bottom of the blade tip on the discharge side of
the mower deck.
Retain this measurement. Move to the opposite
side, check that measurement is the same. If
adjustment is required, loosen the locknut and
move mounting bolt up or down in slot until
both side-to-side measurements are equal.
Retain measurement.
MAINTENANCE
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1. Front Lift Arm
2. Chain
3. Rear Lift Arm
4. Slotted Deck Hanger Plates
Leveling mower deck
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