Operating - 11
OPERATING
Adjusting Seat
MX7698
1. Sit in seat.
2. Lift up on bracket (A).
3. Lean forward and slide seat forward or rearward to
desired position. Do not lean back on seat to push
rearward.
4. Release bracket to lock in position.
Adjusting Cutting Height
Cutting height can be adjusted from approximately 25–100
mm (1–4 in.). When mower deck is in transport position,
cutting height is approximately 100 mm (4 in.).
MX7695
1. Put attachment lift lever (A) into the slot adjacent to
desired cutting height.
• Slide the height reminder tab (B) to the desired
cutting height for the next time you mow.
2. Adjust mower deck wheels.
Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the
SAFETY section.)
2. Inflate tires to the correct pressure.
3. Lower mower deck to the desired mowing position.
Mower Setting Approximate Cutting Height
1 25 mm (1 in.)
– 38 mm (1 1/2 in.)
2 50 mm (2 in.)
– 65 mm (2 1/2 in.)
3 75 mm (3 in.)
– 90 mm (3 1/2 in.)
4 (Transport) 100 mm (4 in.)
A
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are
dangerous. Before adjusting or servicing
mower:
• Disconnect spark plug wire(s) to prevent
engine from starting accidently.
• Always wear gloves when handling mower
blades or working near blades.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! The mower deck can
be damaged if mower wheels are adjusted wrong:
• Wheels must not ride on ground supporting
mower weight.
• Check wheel adjustment each time cutting height
is changed.
A
B