Toro 71209 Operator's Manual page 36

Figure 47
1. Adjusting block
2. Long rod
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 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 inch (16
mm) lower than the rear of the mower, proceed
to15. 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 (Figure 48).
Figure 48
1. Slope adjusting nut (left)
A = Down to raise mower
B = Up to lower mower
2. Bolt and locknut
3. Hairpin cotter and washer
4. Mower mount
3. Mower pivot mount
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
(Figure 48). Rotate the slope adjusting nut until
the front of the mower is 1/4 to 5/8 inch (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.
18. If you cannot get a 1/4 to 5/8 inch (6 to 16
mm) front slope by rotating the slope adjusting
nut, move the mower pivot mount at the
mower (Figure 49).
Figure 49
1. Mower pivot
2. Shoulder bolts
19. Remove the shoulder bolts and locknuts from
the mower (Figure 49).
20. Lower the mower pivot a hole and install the
shoulder bolts and locknuts (Figure 49).
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.
24. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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3. Locknuts
4. Mower