Toro 20351 Quality Guide - Page 29

Checking and Adjusting the Blade Level 4. To adjust the front-to-rear pitch, loosen the front pivot plate mounting bolts slightly (Figure 44). 44-inch (111.7cm) Cutting Unit 1. Check side-to-side level and adjust as needed (see "Adjusting Side-to-Side Level-All Cutting Units" on page 4-10). 2. Measure the length of the rod extending out the front of the adjusting block on the sides of the chassis (Figure 45). If the rod length is not 5/8 inch (15.875mm), remove the hairpin cotter and washer from the end of the rod and turn the rod until the 5/8 inch (15.875mm) dimension is obtained. Then install the end of the rod into the hole in the mower mount and secure in place with the washer and hairpin cotter. Repeat this procedure on the opposite side of the mower. Figure 44 XL38pit2.TIF 1. Eye bolt locknut 2. Pivot mounting bolt 5. Rotate lock nuts on eyebolts to change the adjustment. To raise the front of the mower, tighten the eyebolt lock nuts. To lower the front of the mower, loosen the eyebolt lock nuts. 6. After adjusting both eyebolt lock nuts evenly, check the front-to-rear pitch again. Continue adjusting until the blade pitch is within specification. 7. Tighten the pivot plate mounting bolts. 8. Recheck the side-to-side level and correct if necessary (see "Adjusting Side-to-Side Level-All Cutting Units" on page 4-10). 9. Once the front-to-rear pitch and side-to-side level are within specification, continue by checking and adjusting the blade tracking (see "Adjusting Blade Tracking" on page 4-14). Figure 45 XL44pit1.TIF 1. Adjusting block 2. Adjusting rod 3. Hairpin cotter and washer 4. Mower mount 3. Move the height of cut lever (deck lift) into the "C" notch and rotate the blades so they are facing front to rear. Service Dealer's Guide to Great Quality of Cut 4 - 13