SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS
1.Uncrate mower
2.Lift up on handles until mower is level.
3.Using the hardware provided in the literature package, insert 3 bolts per side into the frame side where the front frame connects to the rear deck. (See FIG 1) A pry bar can be used to align the holes.
CUTTING HEIGHT:
1.Stop the mower and disengage the blades.
2.Raise the deck height lever to the transport po- sition.
3.Remove the height adjustment pin and place it in the desired cutting height hole. Move deck height lever down onto the pin and mow. NOTE:
FIGURE 1
4.Line up the back edge of the front frame with the front edge of the wheel motor mount so they are parallel and tighten the hardware.
5.Remove the hood from the frame and install the deck belt. Be sure the belt is still wrapped around the clutch pulley under the rear deck.(See FIG 2)
6.With the hood off, mount the muffler on the engine using the provided hardware. Reinstall hood.
7.Cut the plastic wire ties holding the operator presence levers down.
8.Check tire pressure in all four tires. (rear tires 15 PSI, front tires
9.Check engine oil with dipstick. Add if needed per engine manufactures specifications. (See engine manual)
10.Check hydraulic oil level. Should be an 1.0” below the bottom of the fill tube.
11.Mount the discharge chute to the front deck using the fasteners provided on the deck.
MOWER DECK LEVELING:
1.Position mower on a flat surface and stop en- gine.
2.Check the tire pressure of all four tires. Infla- tion should be 15 psi.
3.Place two 2x4’s on edge under the cutting deck from front to rear and lower the deck down onto the 2x4’s.
4.Adjust the four upper chain bolts “H” to the cen- ter of the slot in the deck lift arms. NOTE: make sure deck lift blocks are tightly bolted to the frame .
5.Check chains for equal tension. If unequal, adjust upper chain bolt in slot.
6.Place deck in the 5" cutting height and mea- sure from the cutting edge of the blade to a flat surface to check deck cutting height.
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