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4.17 CUTTING MODES _________________________________________________________
1.
The mower may be operated in the
fixed
mode or
the
floating
mode.
2.
Fixed
mode height of cut ranges from 3/8 - 2-15/16
in. (9.5 - 75 mm) and the mower does not require a
front roller unless the terrain is rough and uneven.
If a front roller is required, the roller should be raised
1/4 in. (6 mm) higher than the rear roller and used for
anti-scalp purposes only.
3.
Floating
mode requires a front roller.
If a 2-1/2 in. (63 mm) solid front roller is used, the
cutting height will range from 3/8 to 2-1/8 in. (9 to
54 mm).
If a 3 in. (76 mm) grooved front roller
(Recommended) is used, the cutting height will range
from 3/8 to 2-1/2 in. (9 to 63 mm).
4.
To convert the mower from
fixed
to
floating
mode,
remove hardware (H) from each side of the five
mower frames.
Install a front roller and store hardware (H) for future
conversion to fixed mode.
5.
To convert the mower from
floating
to
fixed
mode,
assemble hardware (H) as shown and remove or
raise the front roller.
Figure 4Q
4.18 CUTTING HEIGHT - FIXED MODE ____________________________________________
1.
Reposition the rear roller adjuster.
a.
For cutting heights from 3/8 to 1-3/4 in. (9 to
44 mm) use holes (M) on the mower frame and
two holes (shown in black) of the height adjuster
(F) as shown.
b.
For cutting heights greater than 1-3/4 inches
(44 mm) disassemble adjuster (F) and turn the
mounting bracket upside down; then use holes
(N) of the frame and the two holes (shown in
black) of the adjuster (F).
2.
Place spacers of the desired height (J) under each
end of the reel, adjacent to the front edge of the
bedknife.
3.
Loosen nut (G) and lower rear roller to the ground.
Tighten nut (E) against the adjuster then recheck
the setting on both side of the reel. Readjust if
necessary.
4.
Assemble the front roller adjuster (B) (If a roller is
required) to mower frame. Set roller to 1/4 in. (6
mm) above rear roller.
Figure 4R
Figure 4S
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H
H
U
T
S
R
M
N
M
N
B
E
F
G
G
J
F
E
A
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