Not for
Reproduction
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9. Check the balance of the blade. If either end of the
blade moves downward the end that moves downward
is heavier than the other. Sharpen the heavy end until
balance is achieved.
10. Repeat the process until the mower blade remains in the
horizontal, level position.
Installing the Mower Blades
CAUTION
Laceration hazard.
Mower blades are sharp.
Always wear gloves when handling, or working near, mower
blades.
1. Install each mower blade with the air lifts (C, Figure 38)
pointing up towards the mower deck as shown in Figure
38 and secure with the mower blade mounting bolt (A)
and flat washer (B).
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2. Wedge a wooden block (D) between the mower blade
and the mower deck housing to keep the mower blade
from turning and torque the blade mounting bolt to 120 ft.
lbs (163 Nm).
Seat Adjustment (Suspension Seat)
This procedure only applies to models equipped with a
suspension seat.
In addition to the forwards and backwards seat adjustment,
models equipped with a suspension seat can also be
adjusted for suspension (ride comfort).
Seat Adjustment Lever (Forwards/Backwards):
The
seat can be adjusted forward and back. Move the forwards/
backwards seat adjustment lever (A, Figure 39), position
the seat as desired, and release the lever to lock the seat in
position. Suspension Seat Adjustment
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Seat Adjustment Knob (Suspension/Ride Comfort):
The
seat adjustment knob (B) adjusts the suspension of the seat
(ride comfort). Turn the adjustment knob until the display
scale has a reading that matches the weight of the operator.
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment
The control levers can be adjusted in three ways. The
alignment of the control levers, the placement of the control
levers (how close the ends are to one another), and the
height of the control levers can be adjusted.
To Adjust the Control Lever Alignment
Loosen the mount bolts (A, Figure 40) and pivot the control
lever(s) (C) to align with each other.
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To Adjust the Control Lever Placement
