SET-UP
EQUIPMENT:
1.Uncrate mower, cut four plastic ties holding mower to pallet.
2.Mount front caster assemblies to the front deck using the fasteners provided on the deck (both sides)
3.Cut the plastic wire ties holding the operator presence levers down.
4.Check tire pressure in all four tires. (Rear tires 15 PSI, front tires 15 PSI)
5.Check engine oil with dipstick. Add if needed per engine manufactures specifications. (See engine manual.)
CUTTING HEIGHT:
1.Before changing cutting heights make sure the blades are off, key switch is off, and remove spark plug wire or wires.
2.Cutting height ranges from 1 1/2” to 5” in 1/4” increments. Factory setting is 3”.
3.Cutting height can be changed three ways.
Move one “C” spacer on the front casters, change the blade spacers, or change rear deck position.
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a.To change heights on the rear deck loosen, but do not remove the middle bolt on each side of the rear deck, and the two bolts on the front side of the rear deck. See Figure 1.
LOOSEN
FIGURE 1
b.Push down on the handles and lift the rear of the cutting deck up off of the ground. Block the rear of the cutting deck off of the ground the following distances (boards work well).
Deck Position A: 3 1/4”
Deck Position B: 2”
Deck Position C: 3/4”
Lower the deck down onto the blocks. Now re- move the outer three bolts on each side of the rear deck. See Figure 2.
REMOVE
FIGURE 2
c.Tip the handles up or down until the correct position is achieved. See chart on page 9 or reference the height decal located on the muf- fler side of the rear deck.
d.Reinstall and tighten the outer three bolts on each side. NOTE: A tapered punch may be needed to help align the holes.
e.Retighten the center bolts on each side and the two bolts on the front of the rear deck.
5.Using the chart (on page 9), find the correct number of spacers to be placed under the caster swivel. Reference chart on page 9.
NOTE: To achieve the best quality cut, the blades should be level with the ground or slightly tipped down in the front.
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