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OPERATION
Adjustment of cutting height
The cutting height can be adjusted by three
methods:
• Moving spacers between the upper side
and the lower side of the caster swivel
according to "Cutting height table". For
instruction, see below.
• Moving spacers between the upper side
and the lower side of the blades
according to "Cutting height table". For
removing and installation of blades, refer
to “Blade replacement” on page 44.
• Rear axle height adjustment according to
the following instruction.
1. To adjust rear axle, stop engine and
place motion control levers in the neutral
lock position, remove spark plug wires.
2. Remove lower belt shield from underside
of rear deck for better access to axle
adjustment bolts.
3. Loosen axle pivot bolts and axle
adjustment bolts. See illustration.
4. Place a jack under center of rear deck,
raise the jack slightly so axle adjustment
bolts may be removed.
5. With the jack, raise or lower the rear
deck to the desired position using the
chart to ensure proper height.
6. Reinstall the axle adjustment bolts and
tighten. A tapered punch may be used to
help align the holes.
7. Using the "Cutting height table", find the
correct number of spacers to be placed
under the caster swivel.
8. Remove the lynch pin and washer from
the top of the caster and reposition
spacers to the desired cutting height
from the table. See illustration.
8011-408
1
. Axle pivot bolt
2
. Securing bolts (Loosen each side)
A
-D. Axle adjustment bolts
R
ear axle height adjustment
8011-405
1
. Machinery bushing
2
. Caster swivel
3
. ½" "C" Spacers
C
aster height adjustment
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
It may be necessary to readjust drive and
brake linkages.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
To achieve the best quality cut, the blades
should be level with the ground or slightly
tipped forward.