Not for
Reproduction
Figure 17. Cutting Height Adjustment
Cutting Height Adjustment
The cutting height adjustment switch controls the mower
cutting height. The cutting height is adjustable between
1.5” (3,8 cm) and 4.0” (10,0 cm).
To adjust cutting height:
Press the adjustment switch (
A
, Figure 17) forward to
lower the mower deck, backward to raise the mower
deck.
The slot in the cutting height indicator (
b
) indicates the
cutting height of the mower deck.
A
b
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figure 16. speed balancing adjustment
Mower Removal and Installation - 42” Decks
NOTE:
Perform mower removal and installation on a
hard, level surface such as a concrete floor.
Removal
1. Turn the mower blades OFF, lower the mower cutting
height to its lowest position, put the ground speed
control levers in START/PARK position, engage the
parking brake, turn the ignition OFF, and wait for all
moving parts to stop.
2. Pivot the front wheels forward.
3. Use the mower belt lever (
A
, Figure 18) to release
belt tension. Remove the mower belt (
b
) from engine
pulley (
C
).
WARNING
After lowering the mower cutting height, engage
parking brake, turn off the mower blades, turn the
ignition switch to STOP, and remove key before
attempting to install or remove the mower.
