MOWER DECKS
7-83Z580/Z593/Z595 Diesel Service Manual
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Leveling the Mower Side to Side
1. Position the right blade side-to-side (Fig. 991).
3. Record this measurement. This measurement needs
to be 3-1/8” to 3-1/4” (7.9 to 8.3cm).
4. Position the left blade side-to-side (Fig. 991).
5. Measure the left blade at the C location (Fig. 65
m1078) from level surface to cutting edge of the
blade tips (Fig. 992).
6. Record this measurement. The measurement needs
to be 3-1/8” to 3-1/4” (7.9 to 8.3cm).
7. If the measurement at positions B or C are not
correct, loosen the bolt attaching the rear chain
support arm (Fig. 993).
Fig 993 fi g. 67 m-6830
Fig 991 fi g. 65 m-1078
2. Measure the right blade at the B location (Fig. 991),
from a level surface to the cutting edge of the blade
tip (Fig. 992).
Fig 992 fi g. 66 m-2539
1. Rear chain 5. Adjustment bolt
2. Rear support arm 6. Front swivel
3. Bolt 7. Front support arm
4. Jam nut
8. Loosen the jam nut under the rear support arm and
use the adjustment bolt to get a measurement of
3-1/8” to 3-1/4” (7.9 to 8.3cm).
Note: Ideally both sides of the mower are set to the
same distance.
9. Tighten the jam nut under the rear support arm and
tighten the bolt securing the chain to the rear support
arm.