Not for
Reproduction
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To Adjust the Handle Placement
Loosen the jam nuts and adjust the placement bolt (B) in or
out to properly adjust the lever end spacing.
To Adjust the Handle Height
Remove the mounting hardware and reposition the handle
either up or down from its original position. You will need to
readjust the handle alignment as described above.
Speed Balancing Adjustment
If the rider veers to the right or left when the ground speed
control levers are in the maximum forward position, the top
speed of each of these levers can be balanced by turning the
adjustment bolt(s) (A, Figure 32). Only adjust the speed of the
wheel that is traveling faster.
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To Reduce the Speed of the Faster Wheel
1. Loosen the securing nut (B).
2. Turn the top speed adjustment bolt
counter-clockwise
to
reduce the speed.
3. Retighten the securing nut when adjustment is complete.
WARNING
DO NOT adjust the tractor for a faster overall speed
forward or reverse than it was designed for.
Cutting Height Adjustment
The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 33) controls
the mower's cutting height. The cutting height is adjustable
between 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) and 5” (12,7 cm) in 1/4” (0,64 cm)
increments.
Note:
Make sure that the pin is inserted into the holes in both
upper and lower plates of the pin box (B).
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To set the cutting height at 1-1/2” (3,37 cm):
1. While sitting in the operator’s seat, press the deck lift
foot pedal (C) forward until it locks into the 5" (12,7 cm)
position.
2. Remove the cutting height adjustment pin from the hole
that it is installed in.
3. Press the deck lift foot pedal forward and then push the
lock lever (D) towards the right to release the lock.
4. Slowly release the deck lift foot pedal until it comes to
rest against the stationary pin (E) in the 1-1/2” (3,37 cm)
cutting height hole.
5. Place the cutting height adjustment pin in the storage
hole (F).
To set the cutting height in the range of 1-3/4” (4,40 cm)
and 4-3/4” (12,06 cm):
1. While sitting in the operator’s seat, press the deck lift foot
pedal forward until it locks into the 5" (12,7 cm) position.
2. Place the cutting height adjustment pin in the desired
cutting height.
3. Press the deck lift pedal forward and then push the lock
lever towards the right to release the lock.
