SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand the entire
Safety section before proceeding.
TIPPING SEAT FORWARD
Move steering levers to neutral position and rotate handles outward. Tip seat forward.
Seat Tipped Forward
Figure 9
OPENING AND CLOSING HOOD
To open, pull up on the back of the hood until hood hits the hood stops. Push down on back of hood to close (figure 10).
Hood tipped open.
Figure 10
OPENING DECK ACCESS PLATE
1.Put parking brake on.
2.Adjust height of cut lever to 4.5 in. (11.4 cm) position (figure 11).
3.Raise deck access plate.
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1.Height of Cut Lever
2.Deck Access Plate
Figure 11
REPLACING MOWER BLADE
Remove
CAUTION: Mower blades are sharp and can cut you. Wrap the blades or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
1.Block mower blades to prevent rotation.
2.Remove mounting hardware and mower blades from mower deck.
Install
1.Install mower blades on mower deck with mounting hardware.
2.Torque 5/8" hex bolt to 80 – 120
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