Operation
Driving in Reverse
1.Move the motion control levers inward to the neutral operate position.
2.To move rearward in a straight line, move both levers rearward with equal pressure.
To turn right, release pressure on the RH motion control lever and the rear of the machine will move towards the rear and to the right.
To turn left, release pressure on the LH motion control lever and the rear of the machine will move towards the rear and to the left.
3.To stop, position both motion control levers in the neutral operate position.
Adjusting the Cutting Height
The cutting height of the mower deck is adjusted from 1 to 5 1/2 inches (2.5 cm to 14 cm) in 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) increments.
1.Stop the machine and move the motion control levers outward to the neutral locked position.
2.Disengage the PTO.
3.Position the transport lock in the latching position.
4.Raise and lock the deck to the 5 1/2 inch (14 cm) transport position (Figure 16).
The deck is raised by pushing the foot operated deck lift pedal forward. The pedal is located at the front right corner of the floor pan.
Note: When changing the cutting height positions, always come to a complete stop and disengage the PTO.
Figure 16
1. | Deck foot pedal | 3. | Height of cut decal |
2. | Height adjustment pin | 4. | Transport lock control |
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5.Insert the height adjustment pin into the hole corresponding to the desired cutting height.
See the decal on the side of the deck lift plate for cut heights.
6.Push the deck lift pedal, release the transport lock and allow the deck to lower to the cutting height.
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers
It is recommended to change the
1.Stop the machine and move the motion control levers outward 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.After adjusting the height of cut:
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6.Place the rollers in one of the positions shown (Figure 17). Rollers will maintain 3/4 inch (19 mm) clearance to the ground to minimize gouging and roller wear or damage.
Figure 17
For cutting heights above 3.5 inches (90 mm) use the bottom hole. The rollers will still be effective against scalping.
1. | 2. Cutting height |
mounting bracket |
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For Maximum Deck Flotation, place the rollers one hole position lower. Rollers should maintain
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