Scotts S2048, S2554 manual Using Lift Lever to Raise and Lower Mower, Adjusting Cutting Height

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OPERATING MOWER

Using Lift Lever to Raise and Lower Mower

Check out the two different lift lever positions before operation:

•TRANSPORT (UPPER) POSITION: Raises mower for transport.

•MOWING (LOWER) POSITION: Maintains cutting height set by mower height control yet allows deck to float over uneven terrain.

To put mower in MOWING (lower) position:

•Pull lift lever (A) back slightly.

•Push in button (B).

•Push lever forward until it latches down.

To put mower in TRANSPORT (upper) position:

•Push forward on lift lever (A) slightly.

•Push in button (B).

•Pull lever back until it latches.

Adjusting Cutting Height

IMPORTANT: Lift lever must be in TRANSPORT (upper) position before turning cutting height knob.

NOTE: Adjust gage wheels after you change cutting height. (See Adjusting Mower Gage Wheels in this section.)

Cutting height can be adjusted from approximately 25–100 mm (1–4 in).

When lift lever is in TRANSPORT (upper) position (lift lever all the way back), cutting height is approximately 100 mm (4 in).

Knob (A) has cutting height identification numbers embossed in it. To change or attain cutting height desired:

•Pull lift lever all the way back to TRANSPORT (upper) position.

•Turn cutting height knob (A) to desired cutting height position. Mower will be at this cutting height each time you lower it.

B

A

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