9 ADJUSTMENTS
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9.5
CUTTING HEIGHT _________________________________________________________
Cutting height for decks can be adjusted from 1 to 5-1/2
in. (2.5-14 cm) in 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) increments. Actual
cutting height may vary somewhat from the heights given
depending on turf conditions and other factors.
Note: When cutting undulating areas, lower cutting
heights may cause scalping. Adjust height accordingly to
prevent turf damage.
1.
Park the mower on a flat, level surface. Raise the
decks until the caster wheels are raised off the
ground enough so caster wheels can be removed
from deck. Place blocks under decks so they are
supported on all sides.
To remove inside front caster from side decks, raise
the decks to their full upright position and lock in the
transport position.
2.
Figure 9E shows the height adjustment decal for
the casters.
Column 1 - Height of cut
Column 2 - Mount Location
Column 3 - Arrangement of spacers
Adjust spacers in quantity listed. Store extra spacers
on top of spindle. If necessary, reposition wheel
mount in holes indicated for height of cut.
IMPORTANT: Do not reposition the thin thrust
washers (1/16 in. (0.15 cm)) or leveling washers (1/8
in. (0.3 cm)) on the spindle. These washers should
remain in the same position and quantity they were
originally installed. They need only be repositioned if
needed to level new casters or decks, Section 9.2.
3.
To adjust rear gauge wheels on front deck, refer to
Figure 9F. Raise front deck approximately 12 in.
and support underneath with blocks. Lower deck so
it is completely resting on blocks
4.
Remove pin from rear gauge wheel yoke and
reposition in bracket for desired height of cut. When
setting cutting height at 5-1/2 in. (14 cm), gauge
wheel must be repositioned in arm. Follow wheel
mounting instructions on decal, Figure 9F.
Figure 9E
Figure 9F
Tire pressure
Check air pressure in caster tires, while tires are cool.
Maintain air pressure between 20-25 psi (1.38-1.73 BAR)
to improve accuracy of cutting height.
Note: It is important to keep inflation pressures on all
caster and gauge tires equal, within the range specified,
to ensure an accurate, level cut.
WARNING
To prevent serious injury, lower deck until it is
resting completely on the supports. This will
prevent it from accidentally lowering while making
adjustments. Disengage all drives, engage
parking brake, stop engine, and remove ignition
key.
!
Upper
Mount
Lower
S
pacer
s
Under
Mount
Middle
Thru
s
t
Wa
s
her &
Levelin
g
Wa
s
her
Never repo
s
ition the thru
s
t wa
s
her(
s
) (1/16" thick)
and levelin
g
wa
s
her(
s
) (1/
8
" thick)
when
s
ettin
g
cut hei
g
ht
Cut
Mount
No. of
S
pacer
s
Hei
g
ht
Location
Under Mount
1
Lower
0
1 1/2
Lower
1
2
Lower
2
2 1/2
Lower
3
2 1/2
Middle
0
3
Middle
1
3
1/2
Middle
2
4
Middle
3
4
Upper
0
4 1/2
Upper
1
5
Upper
2
5 1/2
Upper
3
B
C
D
E
A
F
R
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Arm
Bracket
Wheel
Mountin
g
Cut
Bracket
Arm
Wheel
Hei
g
ht
Hole
Hole
Mountin
g
1
3
A
F
1 1/2
1
B
F
2
2
C
F
2 1/2
3
D
F
3
4
E
F
3
1/2
5
B
F
4
6
C
F
4 1/2
7
D
F
5
8
E
F
5 1/2
8
E
R
Wheel Mountin
g
In
s
truction
1 While rotatin
g
wheel, ti
g
hten
nut until wheel i
s
difficult to
rotate.
2 Loo
s
en nut 1/4 turn or ju
s
t
until wheel rotate
s
freely.
3
lock nut into place u
s
in
g
s
econd nut. Do not allow
fir
s
t nut to rotate when
ti
g
htenin
g
s
econd nut
s
ecurely.
4 Rotate wheel to check for
free rotation with zero end
play.
Gauge Wheel Adjustment for Front Deck
Summary of Contents for HR 9016 Turbo
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