Operation
The deck can be raised by pushing down on the foot operated deck lift assist lever 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.
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1. | Handles Out (Neutral | 4. | Forward |
| Lock) | 5. | Reverse |
2. | Handles In (Neutral) | ||
3.Front of Unit
Driving in Reverse
1.Move the motion control levers inward to the center to the neutral unlocked position.
2.To move rearward in a straight line applying equal pressure pull both motion control levers rearward.
To turn left or right, release pressure on the motion control lever toward the direction desired.
3.To stop, push the motion control levers to the neutral position.
Adjusting the Cutting Height
The cutting height of the mower deck is adjusted from 1 inch to 5 inches (2.5 cm to 12.7 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.Raise the deck height lever to the transport position (also the 5 inch (12.7 cm) cutting height position)(Figure 7).
Figure 7
1.Transport position and 5 inch (12.7 cm) cutting height position
4.Insert the height adjustment pin into the hole corresponding to the desired cutting height and install the hairpin cotter pin.
See the decal on the side of the deck lift plate for cut heights.
5.Move the deck height lever out of the transport position (or 5 inch (12.7 cm) cutting height) and down onto the height adjustment pin to mow at selected height.
6.To transport, move lever back up to transport (or 5 inch (12.7 cm) cutting height) position.
Transporting
Transporting a Unit
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