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SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: No settings or adjustments are
to be made unless: Engine is stopped, key
has been removed, park brake is on and
battery cable removed from battery.
Setup
Uncrate machine.
Mount rear drive wheels using the lug nuts
installed on the hubs.
Check the tire pressure in all four tires. All tires
should be 15 psi.
Remove top bolt in control arm and loosen
bottom bolt, rotate the control levers to the
upright position. Align the levers so they are
even in the neutral position. Reinstall hardware
and tighten. FIG - 3
Install seat rod to the seat frame with cotter pin
in plastic bag. Seat rod is located under the seat
in the hydraulic pump area.
Check engine oil with dip stick. Add if needed
per the engine manufactures specifications.
See engine manual for oil type and filling specifi-
cations. FIG - 4
Loosen the discharge chute slightly and lower
into position. Chute should be snug but still pivot
freely.
Install armrests to seat. Hardware and armrests
are in the plastic bag.
Adjustments
Cutting Height
Stop the mower and disengage the blades.
Raise the deck height lever to the transport
position.
Remove the height adjustment pin and place it
in the desired cutting height hole. Lower the lift
lever down onto pin. NOTE: Anti-scalp rollers
must be in the proper position for maximum
deck floatation. See the decal on the front deck
for proper settings. FIG - 5
Lift Lever
Deck Height
Adjusment Plates
Motion
Control
Lever
Control
Arm
“F” Full
Mark
Operating
Range
FIG - 3
FIG - 4
FIG - 5