Operating Instructions
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ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT
Cutting height is adjusted by positioning the four re-
tainer hitch pins in a series of seven vertical holes on
the deck support pins. Lift handles have been pro-
vided on each end of the deck to assist in raising the
deck while positioning the hitch pins. Cutting
heights range from 1 in. (25 mm) [top holes] to 4 in.
(102 mm) [bottom holes] in 1/2 in. (13 mm) incre-
ments.
Cutting Height Adjustment
TRANSMISSION LOCKOUT
To move the mower with the engine NOT running
(dead battery, maintenance, etc.), the hydrostatic
transmissions are unlocked (released).
1. Raise the front body.
2. Lift the transmission lockout lever on both the
RH and LH transmissions and secure into place
with the locking cam.
3. The mower will “freewheel” with the levers in the
LOCKOUT position. The levers must be in the
highest position to completely unlock the trans-
missions.
Lockout Lever - Freewheel Position
4. After moving the mower, release the locking
cam, placing the lever DOWN in the normal
OPERATING position. Make sure the transmis-
sion lockout plunger on the side of the trans-
mission case (activated by the lockout lever) is
completely released, otherwise the transmis-
sion operation will be erratic.
Lockout Lever - Normal Operating Position
WARNING
The engine must be stopped before ad-
justing cutting height. Disengage the
blade clutch (PTO), stop the engine, and
remove the ignition key. Wait for all move-
ment to stop before getting off the seat.
Lift Handle
Deck Support
Pin
Hitch Pin
Cam in
LOCKOUT
Position
Plunger
Depressed
Lockout Lever
Cam in
UNLOCKED
Position
Lockout Lever
Plunger
Released