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Operation
Figure 15
1. Front of Unit
3. Neutral
2. Forward 4. Reverse
Driving in Reverse
1. Move the motion control levers inward to the
neutral operate position.
2. To move rearward in a straight line, move both
levers rearward with equal pressure.
To turn left or right, release pressure on the
motion control lever toward the desired turn
direction.
3. To stop, position both motion control levers in
the neutral operate position.
Adjusting the Cutting Height
The cutting height of the mower deck is adjusted
from 1 to 5 1/2 inches (2.5 cm to 14 cm) in 1/4 inch
(6.4 mm) increments.
1. Stop the machine and move the motion control
levers outward to the neutral locked position.
2. Disengage the PTO.
3. Position the transport lock in the latching
position.
4. Raise and lock the deck to the 5 1/2 inch (14 cm)
transport position (Figure 16).
The deck is raised by pushing the foot operated
deck lift pedal forward. The pedal is located at the
front right corner of the oor pan.
Note: When changing the cutting height
positions, always come to a complete stop
and disengage the PTO.
Figure 16
1. Deck foot pedal 3. Cut of height decal
2. Height adjustment pin 4. Transport lock control
5. Insert the height adjustment pin into the hole
corresponding to the desired cutting height.
See the decal on the side of the deck lift plate for
cut heights.
6. Push the deck lift pedal, release the transport lock
and allow the deck to lower to the cutting height.
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers
It is recommended to change the anti-scalp roller
position, when the height of cut has changed.
1. Stop the machine and move the motion control
levers outward to the neutral lock position.
2. Disengage the PTO.
3. Engage the park brake.
4. Stop the engine, remove the key and wait for all
moving parts to stop.
5. Adjust the anti-scalp rollers by removing the
bushing, spring disc washer and bolt.
6. Place the rollers in one of the positions shown
(Figure 17). Rollers will maintain 3/4 inch (19
mm) clearance to the ground to minimize gouging
and roller wear or damage.
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