Troy-Bilt RZT Benutzerhandbuch

To adjust the drive control levers forward/rearward, proceed as 

follows:
1. 

If not already loose, loosen the hex screw and rotate the 

control lever either forward or rearward to the desired 

position. See Figure 6-3.
NOTE: If the control lever is too tight to move, slightly 

loosen the hex crew at the bottom of the control lever.

2. 

Tighten the hex screw to fix the control lever in the 

adjusted position

3. 

Repeat the above procedure to adjust the other control 

lever into the same position. Adjust so that both levers are 

even with each other when in the neutral position.

NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing 

any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires for information 

regarding tire pressure.

Shut the engine off, remove the 

ignition key and engage the parking brake before 

making adjustments. Protect your hands by using 

heavy gloves when handling the blades.

NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing any 

deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires for information regarding 

tire pressure. Always level the deck side to side before front to rear.
If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side 

adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows:
1. 

With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the 

deck lift handle in a middle mowing position and rotate both 

outside blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor.

2. 

Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade 

tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of the 

right blade tip to the ground. Both measurements taken 

should be equal. If they’re not, proceed to the next step.

3. 

Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on the rear left 

deck hanger link. See Figure 6-4.

NOTE: The rear right deck hanger link is not adjustable and 

is used to help adjust the other hanger links.

4. 

Using a wrench, raise or lower the left side of the deck by 

turning the adjustment gear. See Figure 6-4.

The deck is properly leveled when both blade tip measurements 

are equal. Retighten the hex bolt on the front left deck hanger 

bracket when proper adjustment is achieved.

NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing 

any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 22 for 

information regarding tire pressure. Always level the deck side to 

side before front to rear.
The front of the deck should be between 1⁄4-3⁄8” lower than the 

rear of the deck. Adjust if necessary as follows:
1. 

Park the tractor on a firm, level surface and place the deck 

lift handle in a middle position.

2. 

Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is 

parallel with the tractor.

3. 

Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the 

ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground. The 

first measurement taken should be between 1⁄4” and 3⁄8” less 

than the second measurement.

4. 

Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper 

adjustment and proceed, if necessary.

5. 

Using a wrench, raise or lower the front of deck by turning 

lock nut on the front deck lift rod. See Figure 6-5.

6. 

The deck is properly leveled when the front tip of the blade is 

1⁄4” lower than the rear tip. Retighten the hex bolt on the left 

rear deck hanger links when proper adjustment is achieved.

Keep hands and feet away from the 

discharge opening of the cutting deck.

 

The front gauge wheels on the mower deck are an anti-scalp 

feature, and should not ride on the ground. The front gauge 

wheels should be approximately 1⁄4-1⁄2” above the ground when 

the deck is set in the desired height setting.