OPERATING
OPERATING - 10
A-Free-Wheeling Valves
Mounting and Dismounting Machine Safely
A
Step on operator’s platform (A) at the rear of machine
to mount the machine.
Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the
SAFETY section.)
Step off operator’s platform to dismount machine.
Keep operator’s platform and suspension springs clean
and free of debris.
Raising and Lowering Thigh Pad
Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the
SAFETY section.)
A
Adjust the pad (A) as required by lifting or lowering the
pad to where it is comfortable.
Adjusting Cutting Height
Cutting height can be adjusted from approximately 38-114
MM. (1-1/2 - 4-1/2 in.). Each hole adjusts the height of cut
(HOC) in 12 MM. (1/2 in.) increments.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before adjusting cut-
ting height, stop engine and lock the park
brake.
Check tire pressure. Inflate front caster wheels to 172-
207 CPA (25-30 psi). Inflate rear tires to 69-83 CPA
(10-12 psi).
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Machine must be
safely supported on jack stands before remov-
ing or installing wheels. Do not use a hoist or
floor jack to support the machine.
Using a suitable lifting device, lift the rear of the ma-
chine.
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B
C
Loosen bolts (A).
Loosen and remove bolts (B).
Move deck (C) up or down to desired height and tighten
bolts (A) to 47-54 N•m (35-40 lb-ft).
Insert bolts (B) into holes and tighten to 95-108 N•m
(70-80 lb-ft).
Remove lynch pin (D) and spacer bushing (E).
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E
F
G
H
Caster Mounting
In Upper Position
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