John Deere FM2017 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
The cutting height is the distance from the blades to the ground. The cutting height is
adjusted by moving the height adjustment spacers on the wheel yokes above or
below the wheel arm. Placing spacers between the wheel arm and the wheel yoke
raises the cutting height by the size of the spacer. Removing the spacers lowers it by
the same height (see fig. 5). All the wheel yokes are supplied with three different size
height adjustment spacers, ¼”, ½” and 1”.
Be sure all 12 wheels of the mowers are adjusted equally. This is the only way to
ensure a completely uniform cut.
IMPORTANT: Very low cutting heights should be avoided. Damaging shock loads
occur when the blades strike the ground repeatedly. This can cause damage to
the mower.
Cutting lower than 2” under most circumstances should be avoided.
The cutting height is adjustable from 1” to 5”.
Anti-scalping rollers come standard on each deck for uneven ground contours. The
roller rides the nose of the mower deck over a mound to help keep the nose from
bulldozing or the blade from scalping the ground. The roller is extremely helpful when
mowing particularly low.
3.05 - Pre-Operational Check
IMPORTANT: Check each of the following, carefully, prior to engaging the equipment:
1. The spindle bearings have been greased.
2. The belts for proper tension.
3. The oil in the gearboxes.
OPERATION 17 FRONTIER
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LEX WING GROOMING MOWERS OPERATORS MANUAL
Fig. 5
The cutting height is
adjusted by moving
the height adjustment
spacers on the wheel
yokes above or below
the wheel arm.