Simplicity ZT2561F - Manual (Page 31)

Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 27) controls
the mower cutting height. The cutting height is
adjustable between 1-3/4” (4,4cm) and 5” (12,7cm) in
1/4” (0,64cm) increments.
Depress the deck lift foot pedal (B), placing the majority
of the force on the top edge of the pedal until it locks
into the “TRANSPORT” position. Place the cutting
height adjustment pin in the desired cutting height.
Depress the deck lift foot pedal, placing the majority of
the force on the bottom edge of the pedal to release the
pedal from the “TRANSPORT” position.
WARNING
Before checking mower, shut off PTO and engine.
Allow all moving parts to stop. Remove ignition
key, then disconnect the spark plug wire and
fasten it away from the spark plug.
A
B
C
Figure 27. Cutting Height Adjustment
A. Cutting Height Adjustment Pin
B. Deck Lift Foot Pedal
C. Cutting Height Selection Decal
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DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT
1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the
PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking brake.
Rear tires must be inflated to 18 psi (124 kPa); front
tires to 20 psi (138 kPa).
2. Lock the deck lift pedal in the TRANSPORT position.
Place the deck height adjustment pin in the 4" posi-
tion and lower deck the lift pedal until the arm con-
tacts the pin.
3. Place 2 x 4 blocks under each corner of the mower
deck with the 3-1/2” sides being vertical. Place a
1/4” (0,64cm) thick spacer on top of the rear 2 x 4
blocks. See Figure 28.
Figure 28. 2 x 4 Locations
Measure 1st
Adjust Here
Measure 2nd
Figure 29. Spring Rod Adjustment
4. See Figure 29. Measure the distance between the
lift pivots and the spring rod pivots. Adjust the 5/8”
hex nuts on either side of the front spring rod pivot
until the measurements are equal.