Sabo 108-17 HS manual Adjusting Mower Level

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OPERATING

E

MX4896a

a.Turn right blade (E) so blade tip points straight forward.

b.Measure from blade tip to the surface. Take measurement for both blades.

The front blade tip must be 3–6 mm (1/8 -1/4 in.) lower than rear blade tip.

c. Adjust mower level, if necessary.

Adjusting Mower Level

cCAUTION: 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.

NOTE: Mower wheels should not contact the ground when leveling the deck.

1.Make sure machine is on a flat level surface.

2.Raise mower deck to highest position.

C

B

A

MX7674x; MX7674b

3.Place a straight 2x4 piece of wood (A) or a 38 mm (1.5 in.) thick block under the edge (B) of each side of mower deck.

Shims can be added, on both sides, between block of wood and mower deck edge to obtain a specific deck height, if desired.

4.Put mower lift handle in the lowest position, bringing deck down onto blocks.

5.Check that blocks are positioned under each edge. Make sure blocks do not interfere with gage wheels.

6.Check that there is no tension on the front draft arm. If necessary, loosen adjusting nut (C) on front draft arm so front of deck rests on wood blocks.

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Contents Sabo 108-17 HS Introduction Using Your Operator’s ManualThank You for Purchasing a Sabo Product Machine UseSabo Lawn Tractor Sabo 108-17 HS Product IdentificationRecord Identification Numbers Table of Contents Pictorial Safety Signs SafetyAvoid Injury Avoid Injury Use Transmission Free- Wheeling Lever SafelyAvoid Injury From Getting Caught In Belt Avoid Injury From Battery Gases and AcidsAvoid Injury From Rotating Blades and Thrown Objects Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades and BeltsChecking Mowing Area CE Certification, Specification and Sound LabelOperating Safely Rotating Blades are Dangerous Parking SafelyTowing Loads Safely Avoid Tipping Keep Riders OffPrevent Fires Practice Safe MaintenanceWear Appropriate Clothing Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable Tire SafetyHandling Fuel Safely Handling Waste Product and Chemicals Operating Daily Operating ChecklistAvoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces Operator Station ControlsMiscellaneous Controls Miscellaneous AccessoriesAdjusting Cutting Height Adjusting SeatAdjusting Mower Deck Wheels Mower Setting Approximate Cutting Height38 mm 1.5-In 51 mm 2-In 64 mm 2.5-In 76 mm 3-In. and above Checking Mower LevelAdjusting Mower Level Testing Park Brake Switch Testing Safety SystemsTesting Seat Switch Testing Park BrakeTesting PTO Switch Picture Note Machine with mechanical PTO shown Testing Reverse Implement Option RIOUsing the Fuel Gauge Using the Park BrakeUsing the Service Reminder Starting the EngineStopping the Engine Idling EngineUsing Headlights Using Travel Controls on Automatic TransmissionEngine On Travel in ReverseEmergency Stopping Using The Reverse Implement Option RIOUsing Cruise Control Pushing Machine Using Mower Lift LeverTransporting Machine on Trailer Unplugging Mower or Optional BaggerUsing CargO Mount System Using Mulch CoverUsing Storage Accessory Using WeightsMowing Tips Using Tire ChainsPart Numbers Replacement PartsParts Intervals Service IntervalsServicing Your Machine After Storage Service Lubrication MX10512 Avoid Fumes Service EngineEngine Oil Checking Engine Oil LevelChecking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine FinsChanging Engine Oil and Filter Picture Note Right side of engineChecking Spark Plug Loosen knob a to remove air cleaner cover BReplacing Fuel Filter Adjusting CarburetorChecking Transmission Service TransmissionRemoving Mower Service MowerInstalling Mower Replacing Mower Drive Belt 107 cm 42 in. Deck Checking for Bent Mower Blades Adjusting Mower Belt Tension 107 cm 42 in. DeckAdjusting Spindle Brakes 107 cm 42 in. Deck Servicing Mower Blades Installing Mower BladesBalancing Blades Sharpening BladesService the Battery Safely Service ElectricalCleaning Battery and Terminals Removing and Installing the BatteryReplacing Fuse Booster Battery Disabled Vehicle BatteryReplacing Headlight Bulb Filling Fuel Tank Service MiscellaneousRemoving and Installing Hood Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces Cleaning and Repairing Plastic SurfacesCleaning Repairing Minor Scratches surface scratchEngine TroubleshootingUsing Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting Mower ElectricalTractor Troubleshooting Storage Storing SafetyPreparing Machine for Storage Preparing Fuel and Engine For StorageStorage Charge and Connect Battery AssemblyAdjust Mower Level Check Machine Safety SystemSpecifications Recommended Lubricants Mower Deck 107 cm 42Speed of Rotation of the Cutting Device Sound MeasurementsSabo 108-17 HS Lawn Tractor Declaration of ConformityBelt, 107 cm 42 in. Deck, Replacing Mower Drive IndexSpindles, Lubricating Front Axle Wheel Bearings Page Page Sabo Parts Well-Trained Technicians Service StatementRight Tools Prompt Service Record Service Dates Service Record