Setting Cutting Height

•Select the position for the lift lever which gives the desired cutting height. Move the deck lift indicator (if so equipped) so that the lift lever can be returned to the same position after it is raised.

•Move the deck wheels (if so equipped) to the hole location so the wheels are 1/4 inch above the ground. All wheels must be placed in the same relative position.

Grass Collector

Grass Collector Model OEM-190-063 is available as optional equipment for lawn tractors with 38" and 42" decks. Grass Collector Model OEM-190-103 is available for lawn tractors with 46" decks.

NOTE: Under normal usage bag material is subject to wear and should be checked periodically. Be sure to use only factory authorized replacement bag.

WARNING: The mower should not be operated without the entire grass catcher or chute deflector firmly installed in place.

SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wires and ground against the engine before performing any adjustments, repairs or maintenance.

Manual Adjustment Seat

•To adjust the position of the seat, loosen the four screws on the bottom of the seat. Slide the seat forward or backward as desired. Retighten the four screws. Refer to Figure 3.

Quick Adjustment Seat

•To adjust the position of the seat, move the seat adjustment lever (located under the seat) to the left and slide the seat forward or backwards. Make sure seat is locked into one of the six positions before operating the lawn tractor. See Figure 15.

Seat

Adjustment Lever

Seat

Figure 15

Hydrostatic Neutral Control

The hydrostatic transmission control is in correct adjustment when the tractor does not move with the engine running, the clutch engaged and the hydrostatic control lever in the neutral position. If adjustment is necessary, follow these steps:

•Raise both rear wheels off the ground by placing blocks under the rear frame.

•Remove the transmission panel by removing the parking brake knob and truss machine screws.

•Loosen the hex jam nut on the speed selector adjusting rod. See Figure 16.

•Loosen the hex nut on the scissor mounting bracket. See Figure 16.

Scissor

Speed Selector

Bracket

Adjusting Rod

 

Scissor Mounting

Bracket

Figure 16

•Start the engine and run at full throttle.

•Move hydrostatic control lever until you find neutral. At this position, rear wheels will not rotate in either direction.

•Depress the clutch-brake pedal until the scissor brackets come together.

•Shut off the engine.

•Tighten hex nut on the scissor mounting bracket.

•Thread the speed selector rod in or out of the ferrule until the hydrostatic control lever lines up in neutral position on the speed control index bracket.

•Tighten hex jam nut against the ferrule.

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