The deck can be raised by pulling the deck lever up and/or by pushing on the deck lift assist lever.
NOTE: When changing cutting height positions, always come to a complete stop and disengage the PTO.
FIGURE 10
CUTTING HEIGHT POSITION
d)Insert height adjustment pin into hole corresponding to desired cutting height and install hairpin cotter. See decal on the side of the deck lift plate.
e)Move lever out of transport (or 5” (12.7 cm) cutting height) position and down onto height adjustment pin to mow at selected height.
f)To transport, move lever back up to transport (or 5” (12.7 cm) cutting height) position.
Note: The foot operated deck lift assist lever can be used to momentarily lift the deck to clear objects. Be sure that PTO is disengaged.
g)Adjust
For Maximum Deck Flotation, place rollers one hole position lower. Rollers should maintain 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) minimum clearance to ground. Do Not adjust rollers to support the deck. Be sure bolt is tightened properly or loss of
FOR CUTTING HEIGHTS ABOVE 3.5” (38 mm) USE THE BOTTOM
HOLE THE ROLLERS WILL STILL BE EFFECTIVE AGAINST SCALPING
TORQUE TO
FIGURE 11
ANTI-SCALP ROLLER ADJUSTMENT
5.2.2Deck Leveling
a)Position mower on a flat surface.
b)Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.
c)Check tire pressure in drive tires. Proper inflation pressure for tires is 13 psi (90 kPa). Adjust if necessary.
For units with Pneumatic Caster tires (with a valve stem): Check tire pressure in Caster tires. Proper inflation pressure for tires is 13 psi (90 kPa).
For units with
d)Set
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