Snapper 150Z

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Figure 39. Orient Blades Front-to-Back
Front To Back Leveling - 33” Deck
If the cut is uneven, the mower may need leveling.
Unequal or improper tire pressure may also cause an
uneven cut. See CHECK TIRE PRESSURE.
1. Turn the blade front-to-back as shown in Figure 39.
Measure the distance from the ground to front tip of
blade, and from ground to rear tip of blade. Front tip
should be 1/8”-1/4” (3-6 mm) higher than rear tip. If
not, proceed to step 2.
2. The front mower hitch rod (A, Figure 40) is used to
adjust front-to-back leveling. To raise or lower the
front of mower deck, adjust the front jam nuts (B)
on both sides of the hitch rod (A) to adjust the deck
level.
Figure 40. Front-to-Back Leveling
B
A
Figure 41. Orient Blades Front-to-Back
Front To Back Leveling - 42” Decks
If the cut is uneven, the mower may need leveling.
Unequal or improper tire pressure may also cause an
uneven cut. See CHECK TIRE PRESSURE.
1. Turn the blades front-to-back as shown in Figure 41.
Measure the distance from the ground to front tip of
center blade, and from ground to rear tips of left hand
and right hand blades. Front tips should be 1/8”-1/4”
(3-6 mm) higher than rear tips. If not, proceed to step
2.
2. The front mower hitch rod (A, Figure 42) is used to
adjust front-to-back leveling. To raise or lower the
front of mower deck, loosen the two rear jam nuts
(B) on both sides of the hitch rod (A). Adjust the
front jam nuts (C) on both sides of the hitch rod (A)
to adjust the deck level. When adjusted correctly,
tighten the rear jam nuts (B) to lock hitch rod in place.
Figure 42. Front-to-Back Leveling (simlilar deck
shown)
A
C
B
A
C
B
Maintenance
Not for
Reproduction