MOWER DECKS
7-85Z580/Z593/Z595 Diesel Service Manual
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Fig 998 fi g. 70 m-6831
Fig 997 fi g. 70 m-6831 rev
9. Tighten both swivel jam nuts against the front swivel
to lock the height.
10. Check to make sure there is equal tension on chains
and adjust again if needed.
8. Adjust the lift nuts on both the left and the right side
of the machine (Fig. 996 and Fig. 997) to achieve
1/4” to 3/8” (6 to 10mm) lower in front A than in the
rear at B (Fig. 994).
1. Raise the mower lift lever to the transport position.
2. Check the distance between the two large washers,
it needs to be 11-1/2” (29.2cm) (Fig. 998).
3. Adjust this distance, by loosening the spring jam nut
and turning the nut in front of each spring (Fig. 998).
Turning the nut clockwise will shorten the spring;
counter-clockwise will lengthen the spring.
4. Lock the nut into position by tightening the spring
jam nut (Fig. 998).
4. Front swivel 6. Lift nut
5. Swivel jam nut 7. Front support arm
Adjusting the Compression Spring
1. 11-1/2” (29.2cm) 4. Front swivel
between the large 5. Swivel jam nut
washers 6. Lift nut
2. Front nut 7. Front support arm
3. Spring jam nut 8. Large washer