Cub Cadet FM48, Operator'S Manual

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3.03 - Cutting Height Adjustment
WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from moving blades.
Be sure tractor engine is off, parking brake is locked, and key is removed before
making any adjustments.
Never rely on the tractor lift system. Install blocks or stands under the mower
deck to prevent it from falling.
The cutting height is the distance from the blades to the ground. The cutting height is
adjusted by
moving the spacers on the wheel yokes . Placing spacers between the
wheel arm and the wheel yoke raises the cutting height by the size of the spacer.
Removing the spacers, lowers it by the same height
(see fig. 7) .
Be sure all wheel arms are adjusted equally. This is the only way to ensure a completely
uniform cut.
IMPORTANT: Very low cutting heights should be avoided. Damaging shock loads
occur when the blades strike the ground repeatedly. This can cause damage to
the mower.
Cutting lower than 2" under most circumstances should be avoided.
The cutting height is adjustable from 1" to 4".
A front anti-scalp roller is also available upon request. This accessory is particularly
helpful when cutting over uneven terrain.
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Fig. 7
The cutting height is
adjusted by moving
the height adjustment
spacers on the wheel
yokes above or below
the wheel arm.