Operating Instructions
ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT
WARNING
The engine must be stopped before adjusting cutting height. Disengage the blade clutch (PTO), stop the engine, and remove the ignition key. Wait for all movement to stop before getting off the seat.
Cutting height is adjusted by positioning the four retainer hitch pins in a series of seven vertical holes on the deck support pins. Lift handles have been provided on each end of the deck to assist in raising the deck while positioning the hitch pins. Cutting heights range from 1 in. (25 mm) [top holes] to 4 in. (102 mm) [bottom holes] in 1/2 in. (13 mm) incre- ments.
Lift Handle
Deck Support
Pin
Hitch Pin
Cutting Height Adjustment
TRANSMISSION LOCKOUT
IMPORTANT: DO NOT TOW the tractor with the transmission lockout engaged. Towing can produce excessive internal pressure and damage the trans- mission.
To move the mower with the engine NOT running (dead battery, maintenance, etc.), the hydrostatic transmissions are unlocked (released).
1.Raise the front body.
2.Lift the transmission lockout lever on both the RH and LH transmissions and secure into place with the locking cam.
3.The mower will “freewheel” with the levers in the LOCKOUT position. The levers must be in the highest position to completely unlock the trans- missions.
Lockout Lever
Plunger |
|
Depressed | Cam in |
LOCKOUT
Position
Lockout Lever - Freewheel Position
4.After moving the mower, release the locking cam, placing the lever DOWN in the normal OP- ERATING position. Make sure the transmission lockout plunger on the side of the transmission case (activated by the lockout lever) is com- pletely released, otherwise the transmission operation will be erratic.
Lockout Lever
Cam in
Plunger 
UNLOCKED
ReleasedPosition
Lockout Lever - Normal Operating Position
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