OPERATION
Adjustment of cutting height
The cutting height can be adjusted by three methods:
•Moving spacers between the upper side and the lower side of the caster swivel according to "Cutting height table". For instruction, see below.
•Moving spacers between the upper side and the lower side of the blades according to "Cutting height table". For removing and installation of blades, refer to “Blade replacement” on page 44.
•Rear axle height adjustment according to the following instruction.
1.To adjust rear axle, stop engine and place motion control levers in the neutral lock position, remove spark plug wires.
2.Remove lower belt shield from underside of rear deck for better access to axle adjustment bolts.
3.Loosen axle pivot bolts and axle adjustment bolts. See illustration.
4.Place a jack under center of rear deck, raise the jack slightly so axle adjustment bolts may be removed.
5.With the jack, raise or lower the rear deck to the desired position using the chart to ensure proper height.
6.Reinstall the axle adjustment bolts and tighten. A tapered punch may be used to help align the holes.
7.Using the "Cutting height table", find the correct number of spacers to be placed under the caster swivel.
8.Remove the lynch pin and washer from the top of the caster and reposition spacers to the desired cutting height from the table. See illustration.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
It may be necessary to readjust drive and brake linkages.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
To achieve the best quality cut, the blades should be level with the ground or slightly tipped forward.
1.Axle pivot bolt
2.Securing bolts (Loosen each side)
Rear axle height adjustment
1.Machinery bushing
2.Caster swivel
3.½" "C" Spacers
Caster height adjustment