Not for
Reproduction
5.
Push the forward speed control lever forward (E) until the
forward speed indicator is located in relation with the forward
speed indicator icon that you identified as your preferred
maximum forward speed.
6.
Position the bolt so that it contacts the forward speed control
lever and then tighten both jam nuts.
7.
Return the forward speed control lever to the Neutral
position by depressing the neutral return pedals fully.
8.
Tilt the front handle bar guard back into place and tighten
the hardware to secure it in place.
Deck Lift Rods
The deck lift rods on this unit are fixed and cannot be adjusted.
Mower Deck Leveling Procedure
This unit features and rugged deck lift linkage system that can
be easily adjusted to level the mower deck.
Determining if the Mower Deck Needs to be
Leveled
1.
Park the machine on a flat, level surface. Fully depress the
neutral return pedals to return the transmissions to
NEUTRAL, disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake,
turn the ignition switch to OFF, and remove the ignition key.
2.
Verify that the rear tires are inflated to 15 psi (1,03 bar).
3.
Verify that the mower blades are flat, and not bent or broken.
A bent or broken blade must be replaced.
4.
Use the cutting height adjustment handle to lower the mower
deck to its lowest cutting position. The deck lift shaft (A,
Figure 35) will contact the deck stop (B).
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5.
Measure from the ground to the bottom edge of the deck
at its lowest points as shown in Figure 36.
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• The front measurements (A, Figure 36) should be 1"
(2.54 cm).
• The rear measurements (B) should be 1-1/8" (2.86 cm).
If the measurements fall outside of these values,
perform the
Deck Leveling Procedure.
Deck Leveling Procedure
1.
Remove the center mower deck guard.
2.
Loosen the jam nuts (C, Figure 35) on all four deck linkages.
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