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Section 3: Adjustments
ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M
2/10/09
Land Pride
Deck Drive Belt Adjustment
The deck belt (#1) remains in constant tension by means
of a spring tensioned idler (#2). The spring tension
should be adjusted so that the belt does not slip under
normal operating load conditions and may require
readjusting as the belt stretches and wears. Replace belt
when it becomes excessively worn or damaged.
Refer to Figure 3-8 & Figure 3-9:
Check length of deck drive extension spring (#3) to verify
if belt tension is correct. Installed spring length should be
4 3/4" +/- 1/8" (See Figure 3-9 below). Vary spring length
by adjusting length of eye bolt (#4).
Deck Drive Belt Adjustment
Figure 3-8
Deck Drive Belt Adjustment
Figure 3-9
IMPORTANT: Do not over tension spring to
compensate for a badly worn belt or pulley.
IMPORTANT: Excessive belt tension may lead to
premature damage of belt and drive components
and is also a safety hazard to the operator and
bystanders.
Not enough belt tension may lead to premature belt
damage due to excessive belt slippage.
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Deck Leveling & Height Adjustments
The mower deck has three areas that may need to be
checked occasionally and adjusted if needed.
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Deck Leveling Adjustments
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Anti-Scalp Rollers
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WARNING
Make sure blade engagement switch is (OFF), switch key is
(OFF) and removed, control levers are (OUT) and park brake
is (ON) before making adjustments.
Deck Leveling Adjustments
The bottom edge of deck should be equal distance to
grade from front to back and left to right. If needed, level
deck as follows:
1.
Check tire pressures to make certain they are
properly inflated.
Refer to Figure 3-10:
2.
Park unit on a flat level surface.
3.
Raise deck fully up.
4.
Position blade cutting height at 3 1/4” by placing
3" high deck support blocks under the deck edge in
three locations:
a. Place two of the 3" support blocks under the deck
front edge in-line with the far left and far right
blade spindles.
b. Center the third 3" support block under the deck
back edge.
5.
Remove deck height adjusting stop (#5) shown in
Figure 3-11 on page 27 and lower deck onto the
support blocks.
Blade Cutting Height will be 3 1/4"
When Blocking Deck Edge 3" Above Ground Level
Figure 3-10
NOTE: Refer to “Tire Inflation Chart” on page 55 for
correct tire pressures.
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Support Blocks
(Located Three Places)
3"
