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 37). 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.
Checking Tire Pressures
Tire pressure should be checked periodically, and maintained
at the levels shown in the Specifications chart. Note that these
pressures may differ slightly from the "Max Inflation" stamped
on the side-wall of the tires. The pressures shown provide proper
traction and extend tire life.
Mowing Height Adjustment
The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 38) controls the
mower cutting height. The cutting height is adjustable between
1-1/2" (3,8 cm) and 4-1/2" (11,4 cm) in 1/4” (0,64 cm)
increments.
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1.
Depress the deck lift foot pedal (B) until it locks into the
4-1/2" (11,4 cm) position.
2.
Place the cutting height adjustment pin in the desired cutting
height.
3.
Depress the deck lift foot pedal then push the lock lever (C)
towards the right to release the lock.
4.
Release the deck lift foot pedal until it comes to rest against
the cutting height adjustment pin.
Foot Pedal Adjustment
The deck lift foot pedal can be adjusted to accommodate the
operator’s height for optimal comfort.
To adjust pedal position:
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