Cutting Height Adjustment

 

 

 

Front Suspension Adjustment (if equipped)

The cutting height adjustment switch controls the mower

The shock assembly can be adjusted to vary the amount

cutting height. The cutting height is adjustable between

 

of preload applied to the springs. This allows the operator

1-1/2” (3,8 cm) and 3-3/4” (9,5 cm).

 

 

 

to customize the ride according to operator’s weight and

To adjust cutting height:

 

 

 

operating conditions.

 

 

 

 

Less Pre-Load:

 

 

Press the adjustment switch (A, Figure 16) forward to

 

•

Light operator weight

 

lower the mower deck, backward to raise the mower

 

 

deck.

 

 

 

•

Softer, more cushioned ride

 

The slot in the cutting height indicator (B) indicates the

 

•

Best for relatively flat terrain

 

 

More Pre-Load:

 

 

cutting height of the mower deck.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•

Heavy operator weight

 

 

 

 

 

•

Stiffer, more rigid ride

 

B

 

 

 

•

Better handling and greater stability on hilly terrain

 

 

 

 

To Adjust the Spring Pre-Load:

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the

 

 

 

 

 

PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking brake.

 

Reproduction

 

 

 

 

for

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Tu n the pre-load adjustme t collar (A, Figure

 

 

 

 

 

17) CLOCKWISE to i crease the pre-load, turn

 

 

 

 

 

COUNTERCLOCKWISE to decrease the pre-load.

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure b

h sh cks are set to the same amount of

 

 

Not

 

 

pre-load.

 

 

A

 

 

 

 

INCREASE

DECREASE

 

Figure 16. Cutting Height Adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 17. Front Suspension Adjustment

24