Operation
Adjusting the Cutting Height
WARNING
When the two front support rod hairpins are removed from the mower deck, the weight of the tractor section may cause the front frame of the unit to rise suddenly. If the unit rises suddenly, injury may occur.
Securely hold down the front of the unit when the front support rod hairpins are removed.
The cutting height of the mower deck is adjusted from 1 1/2 to 4 1/2 inches (3.81 cm to 11.4 cm) in 1/2 inch increments.
1.Stop the machine and move the drive levers to the neutral locked position.
2.Disengage the PTO.
3.Engage the park brake.
4.Stop the engine, remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop.
5.Install hairpin clips in the holes for the desired cutting height. See Figure 6.
Important: To maintain correct cutting height and rake, check the following for proper adjustment.
A.The front and rear hairpins are in the same holes with the proper spacers under the hair pins. See Figure 6.
Figure 6
1. Deck support pin | 2. Cutting Height |
B.The tire pressures are set as directed in Check Tire Pressures in the Maintenance section.
C.The length of the rear deck support link assemblies average 6.89 inches (approximately
6 7/8 inches) (175.01 mm) from the center of the balljoint to the center of the farthest hole. See Figure 7.
Note: All four pins must equally support the weight of the deck. Adjustment in the length of the rear deck support assemblies may be necessary. If one side is longer than 6.89 inches (approximately 6 7/8 inches) (175.01 mm), than the opposite side must be shorter by the same amount.
Figure 7
Left Hand Side Shown
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers
It is recommended to change the
1.Stop the machine and move the drive levers to the neutral lock position.
2.Disengage the PTO.
3.Engage the park brake.
4.Stop the engine, remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop.
5.After adjusting the height of cut, adjust the
6.Adjust
Note: For Maximum Deck Flotation, place rollers one hole position lower. Rollers should
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