Exmark 4500-370 manual Product Overview, Operation, Adjusting the Cutting Height

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Operation

Product Overview

Figure 7

1.

Cut height adjustment

3. Deck lift handle

2.

Caster wheel

 

 

 

 

Operation

Adjusting the Cutting Height

The cutting height of the mower deck is adjusted from 1 to 4 inches (2.5 cm to 10.2 cm) in 1/4 inch (.63 cm) increments.

1.Stop the machine and move the speed control levers to the neutral position.

2.Disengage the PTO.

3.Engage the park brake.

4.Stop the engine, remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop.

5.Move cotter pins on four deck support pins to proper hole for height of cut desired.

Deck Raising and Lowering

Raising the Mower Deck into Service Position

1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop and remove key. Engage parking brake.

WARNING

Incorrectly raising or lowering a mower deck can be dangerous. A dropped mower deck can result in a serious injury or property damage.

Always raise and lower deck on flat, dry ground, free of any obstructions.

Firmly grasp the deck lift handle and lower in a slow controlled manner.

Always make sure the deck is securely latched in the “up” or “down” position.

2.Release the deck locking pins on each side (Figure 8).

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