Operation
3. To move forward in a straight line, move both
levers forward with equal pressure.
Figure 8
To turn left or right, pull the motion control lever
back toward neutral in the desired turn direction.
The machine will move faster the farther the
motion control levers are moved from the neutral
position.
4. To stop, position both motion control levers in
the neutral operate position.
Driving in Reverse
1. Move the motion control levers inward to the
neutral operate position.
2. To move rearward in a straight line, move both
levers rearward with equal pressure.
Figure 9
To turn right, release pressure on the RH motion
control lever and the rear of the machine will
move towards the rear and to the right.
To turn left, release pressure on the LH motion
control lever and the rear of the machine will
move towards the rear and to the left.
3. To stop, position both motion control levers in
the neutral operate position.
Adjusting the Cutting Height
The cutting height of the mower deck is adjusted
from 1 to 5 inches (2.54 cm to 12.7 cm) in 1/4 inch
(6.4 mm) increments on side discharge units and 1
1/2 inches (3.8 cm) to 5 inches (12.7 cm) in 1/4 inch
(6.4 mm) increments on rear discharge units.
1. Stop the machine and move the motion control
levers outward to the neutral locked position.
2. Disengage the PTO.
3. Raise the deck height lever to the transport
position (also the 5 inch (12.7 cm) cutting height
position)(Figure 10).
The deck can be raised by pulling the deck lever
up and/or by pushing down on the foot operated
deck lift assist lever 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
.
Figure 10
1.
Lever in transport and 5 inch (12.7 cm) cutting height
position
4. Insert the height adjustment pin into the hole
corresponding to the desired cutting height.
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