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Owner’s Manual
ACREAGE™ ROUGH CUT MOWER
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M-F 8-5 CST
Cutter Deck Height Adjustment
1. To adjust the cutting height:
a. Apply foot pressure to the deck height adjuster foot
pad. SEE FIGURE 6
b. While holding foot pressure on the foot pad, lift
the spring loaded deck height adjustment knob to
disengage and allow movement of the deck height
adjuster.
c. Apply or release foot pressure on the deck height
adjuster foot pad to align the index holes on the top
deck height adjuster to achieve the desired height.
d. Release the spring loaded deck height adjustment
knob into the appropriate hole to secure the mower
deck at the required height.
SPRING LOADED
DECK HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT KNOB
DECK HEIGHT
ADJUSTER
INDEX HOLES
DECK HEIGHT
ADJUSTER
FOOT PAD
FIGURE 6: CUTTER DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT.
BLADE CONTROL LEVER
(FORWARD TO ENGAGE -
BACKWARD TO DISENGAGE)
FIGURE 5: CUTTER BLADE CONTROL LEVER.
Tow Bar Offset Adjustment
1. Offset the tow bar deck mount degree plate and tow bar
hitch degree plates as follows:
a. Lift the spring loaded tow bar locking pin knob
and turn 90 degrees to lock in the up/disengaged
position. SEE FIGURE 7
b. Position the tow bar at the desired numbered offset
hole on the deck mount degree plate. SEE FIGURE 8
AND TABLE 1
c. Lift the spring loaded tow bar locking pin knob
and turn 90 degrees to lock in the down/engaged
position. Make sure the pin engages completely.
NEGATIVE WIRE (BLACK) TO
NEGATIVE TERMINAL
POSITIVE WIRE (RED) TO
POSITIVE TERMINAL
FIGURE 4: BATTERY WIRE ROUTING.
3. Turn the key switch to the center position RUN position
and then to the START position for no more than 5
seconds. Repeat up to 3 times until the engine starts.
(If engine fails to start after 3 attempts, refer to Trouble
Shooting Guide). When the engine starts, release the key
to the RUN position.
How to Stop the Mower
1. Make sure the blade control lever is in the DISENGAGED
position.
2. Turn the key to the STOP position. Always remove the key
for safety.
Engage/Disengage the Cutter Blades
1. Engage the cutter blades by pulling the blade control
lever towards the front of the mower. SEE FIGURE 5
2. Disengage the cutter blades by pushing the blade control
lever towards the rear of the mower.
2. Repeat Steps 1 a. - d. to adjust the other side.
NOTE: Make sure the left and right sides of the mower deck
height adjustment is the same on both sides. Cutting height
is between 3.5 to 7.5 inches.
