Setup and Adjustments

WARNING: No settings or adjustments are

to be made unless: Engine is stopped, key has been removed, park brake is on and battery cable removed from battery.

Setup

Uncrate machine.

Mount rear drive wheels using the lug nuts installed on the hubs.

Check the tire pressure in all four tires. All tires should be 15 psi.

Remove top bolt in control arm and loosen bottom bolt, rotate the control levers to the upright position. Align the levers so they are even in the neutral position. Reinstall hardware and tighten. FIG - 3

Install seat rod to the seat frame with cotter pin in plastic bag. Seat rod is located under the seat in the hydraulic pump area.

Check engine oil with dip stick. Add if needed per the engine manufactures specifications. See engine manual for oil type and filling specifi- cations. FIG - 4

Loosen the discharge chute slightly and lower into position. Chute should be snug but still pivot freely.

Install armrests to seat. Hardware and armrests are in the plastic bag.

Adjustments

Cutting Height

Stop the mower and disengage the blades.

Raise the deck height lever to the transport position.

Remove the height adjustment pin and place it in the desired cutting height hole. Lower the lift lever down onto pin. NOTE: Anti-scalp rollers must be in the proper position for maximum deck floatation. See the decal on the front deck for proper settings. FIG - 5

Control	Motion
Arm	Control
	Lever

FIG - 3

“F” Full

Operating Mark

Range

FIG - 4

Lift Lever

Deck Height

Adjusment Plates

FIG - 5