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Operation
Figure 7
1. Handles Out (Neutral
Lock)
4. Forward
2. Handles In (Neutral)
5. Reverse
3. Front of Unit
Driving in Reverse
1. Move the motion control levers inward to the
center to the neutral unlocked position.
2. To move rearward in a straight line applying equal
pressure pull both motion control levers rearward.
To turn left or right, release pressure on the
motion control lever toward the direction desired.
3. To stop, push the motion control levers to the
neutral position.
Adjusting the Cutting Height
The cutting height of the mower deck is adjusted
from 1 1/2 inch to 4 1/2 inches (3.8 cm to 11.4 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. Raise the deck height lever to the transport
position (also the 4 1/2 inch (11.4 cm) cutting
height position)(Figure 8).
The deck can be raised by pulling the deck lever
up and/or by pushing down on the foot operated
deck lift assist lever 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 8
1. Lever in transport and 4 1/2 inch (11.4 cm) cutting
height position
4. Insert the height adjustment pin into the hole
corresponding to the desired cutting height and
install the hairpin cotter pin.
See the decal on the side of the deck lift plate for
cut heights.
5. Move the deck height lever out of the transport
position (or 4 1/2 inch (11.4 cm) cutting height)
and down onto the height adjustment pin to mow
at selected height.
Note: The foot operated deck lift assist lever
can be used to momentarily lift the deck to clear
objects. Be sure that PTO is disengaged.
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 locked 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. After adjusting the height of cut, adjust the
anti-scalp rollers by removing the bolt and spring
disc washer.
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