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ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
The cutting height of the mower deck is
adjusted from 1.0 to 5.5 inches (2.5 cm to 14.0
cm) in 1/4 inch (6.4 cm) increments.
1. Stop the machine and move the motion
control levers to the neutral position.
2. Disengage the PTO.
3. Raise and lock the deck to the 5-1/2 inch
(14 cm) transport position.
The deck is raised by pushing the foot
operated deck lift pedal forward. The pedal
is located at the front right corner of the floor
pan.
Note: When changing the cutting height
positions, always come to a complete
stop and disengage the PTO.
4. Insert the height adjustment pin into the
hole corresponding to the desired cutting
height.
See the decal on the side of the deck lift
plate for cut heights.
5. Push the deck lift pedal, hold back the
transport pawl handle and allow the deck to
lower to the cutting height.
ADJUSTING THE ANTI-SCALP ROLLERS
It is recommended to change the anti-scalp
roller position, when the height of cut has
changed.
1. Stop the machine and move the motion
control levers outward to the neutral locked
position.
2. Disengage the PTO.
3. Engage the park brake.
4. Stop the engine, remove the key and wait
for all moving parts to stop.
5. Place the rollers in one of the positions
shown. Rollers will maintain 3/4 inch (19
mm) clearance to the ground to minimize
gouging and roller wear or damage.
For cutting heights above 3.5 inches (90 mm)
use the bottom hole. The rollers will still be
effective against scalping.
For Maximum Deck flotation,
place the rollers
one hole position lower. Rollers should
maintain 1/4 (6.4 mm) clearance to the ground.
Do Not
adjust the rollers to support the deck.
Note:
The foot operated deck lift assist lever
can be used to momentarily lift the deck to clear
objects. Be sure that PTO is disengaged.
