MTD MMZ 2254 Break-In And Operation, Lubricate all fittings listed in the maintenance section

c.	If the dimension at the front	Deck Lift Spring inner bolt
	of the mowing deck is 1/8"-1/
	4" lower than the dimension
	at the rear of the deck on
	each side of the mower, do
	not adjust. If not, you will
	need to adjust the Deck Lift
	Spring Assist (See Figure 5).
	You may also need to adjust
	the Deck Links (See Figure
	5).	Figure. 5	Deck Links
d.	Lower the mower deck to the

cutting position. With a

wrench loosen the inner rear bolt on the Deck Lift Spring Assist. To adjust the deck up or down, use a wrench and with a few turns, adjust clockwise or counter clockwise the outer rear bolt of the Deck Lift Spring Assist. Repeat this procedure on the opposite side of the MMZ. Once the deck is adjusted, retighten bolts.

e.With the deck still in the cutting position, adjust the Deck Links. With a wrench loosen the top inner bolt of the Deck Link. To adjust the side of the deck up or down turn the top bolt clockwise or counter clockwise a few turns. Adjust both front and rear Deck links as necessary. Retighten bolts.

f.Raise the mowing deck to the transport position using the transport lever.

g.Use the transport lever to lower the mowing deck to the cut- ting position and repeat step “b.” above to make sure that the desired cutting height has been attained. If the dimen- sions are not correct, repeat steps “c.” through “f.” above.

5.Lubricate all fittings listed in the maintenance section.

C.Break-In And Operation

DANGER:

Reread the “When Mowing” Safety Precautions.

1.Start the Engine:

a.Open the fuel shutoff valve.

b.Sit on the Seat. Set the parking brake “On”.

c.Move the left and right steering levers to the neutral, opened-out position.

d.Turn the electric blade clutch switch “Off”.

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