Washing The Underside Of The Mower - Toro 71209 Operator's Manual

12. Install the end of the rod into the hole in the mower
mount and secure it in place with the washer and
hairpin cotter.
13. Repeat steps 11 and 12 on the opposite side of the
mower.
14. Check the front-to-rear slope again. If the front of the
mower is more than 5/8 in. (16 mm) lower than the rear
of the mower, proceed to step 15. Otherwise, check the
side-to-side level to ensure it did not change.
15. Adjust the front-to-rear slope by rotating the special
slope adjusting nuts on both sides of the mower pivot
mount (Fig. 46).
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Figure 46
1. Slope adjusting nut (left)
A = Down to raise mower
B = Up to lower mower
16. Slowly rotate the left side slope adjusting nut down to
raise the front of the mower; rotate the nut up to lower
the front of the mower (Fig. 46). Rotate the slope
adjusting nut until the front of the mower is 1/4 to
5/8 in. (6 to 16 mm) lower than the rear of the mower.
17. Slowly rotate the right side slope adjusting nut until
both adjusting nuts are in the same position.
Important If the slope adjustment does not stay in
position after you adjust it, tighten the center bolt and
locknut and repeat step 16.
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2. Bolt and locknut
3. Mower pivot mount
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18. If you cannot get a 1/4 to 5/8 in. (6 to 16 mm) front
slope by rotating the slope adjusting nut, move the
mower pivot mount at the mower (Fig. 47).
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Figure 47
1. Mower pivot
2. Shoulder bolts
19. Remove the shoulder bolts and locknuts from the
mower (Fig. 47).
20. Lower the mower pivot a hole and install the shoulder
bolts and locknuts (Fig. 47).
Note: If your mower has only 1 hole, see an Authorized
Service Dealer.
21. Repeat the front-to-rear blade slope adjustment; refer to
steps 15 through 17.
22. Check the front-to-rear slope again; refer to step 5.
23. When the front-to-rear blade slope is correct, check the
side-to-side level of the mower; refer to Leveling the
Mower from Side to Side on page 33.
24. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Washing the Underside of the
Mower
After each use, wash the underside of the mower to prevent
grass buildup for improved mulching action and clipping
dispersal.
1. Park the tractor on a hard level surface.
2. Disengage the blade (PTO).
3. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
4. Remove the ignition key.
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3. Locknuts
4. Mower