GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT
The control levers have three adjustments:
To Adjust Control Lever Height: Pull the levers in across the operator's lap to their DRIVE positions. Loosen the mount bolts (D, Figure 34) and raise or lower
the levers to the desired position. Tighten the mounting bolts.
To Adjust Control Lever End Gap: The control lever end gap should be adjusted so that the levers do not contact each other when placed in DRIVE positions.
Loosen the jam nut (A, Figure 34) and adjust the length of the carriage bolt (B) so that the levers do not contact each other. Repeat on the opposite side. Tighten the jam nut (A) to lock the carriage bolt in position.
To Adjust Operator Clearance: The space between the operator and the control levers can be increase by removing the lower mounting bolt (D, Figure 34), pivoting the lever forward, and reinstalling the capscrew through the control lever and forward slot (C). Repeat with the other ground speed lever.
SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT
If the rider veers to the right or left when the ground speed control levers are in the maximum forward posi- tion, the top speed of the right lever can be balanced by turning the adjustment knob (E, Figure 34). Loosen the jam nut and turn the knob COUNTERCLOCKWISE to increase speed or CLOCKWISE to decrease speed. Tighten the jam nut when complete.
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Figure 34. Control Lever Adjustment
A. Jam Nut
B. Carriage Bolt
C. Forward Slot
D. Mount Bolts
E. Knob
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
To increase the mower cutting height (raise the mower deck), press the top of the mower cutting height switch (A, Figure 35) To decrease mower cutting height (lower the mower deck), press the bottom of the switch. Mower cutting height range is
PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
See CHECK / ADJUST PTO CLUTCH in the
Maintenance Section.
Figure 35. Cutting Height Adjustment
A. Cutting Height Adjustment Switch
B. Cutting Height Gauge
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