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NOTE:
To prevent scalping the lawn when encountering high spots, the cutting deck wheels should be
positioned approximately 1/2 in. off the ground when the mower is at the desired cutting height. When
shipped, the cutting deck wheels are set to the 1.5 in. position. Depending on your desired cutting height,
you may need to change the position of the cutting deck wheels. To do so, refer to Adjusting Cutting Deck
Wheels in the Maintenance section of this manual.
To adjust the cutting deck height:
• Stop the mower and disengage blades.
• Turn key to OFF position and set the parking pedal.
• To raise the cutting deck, grasp the deck height adjustment lever, push left to disengage from slot, move
toward the back of the mower, then push right into slot to secure.
• To lower the cutting deck, grasp the deck height adjustment lever, push left to disengage from slot,
move toward the front of the mower, then push right into slot to secure.
Hold the deck height adjustment lever firmly when setting the deck height and only release when it is secure
in the desired slot. Quickly letting go of the lever may create a pinching or pulling hazard to the operator’s
hand.
SETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL (See Fig.15.)
Cruise control allows the mower to remain at a constant speed without the operator having to maintain
pressure on the accelerator pedal. It should only be used in the forward position on relatively smooth,
straight surfaces, and should never be used on slopes or rough terrain.
To set the cruise control:
• While driving the mower forward, press the accelerator pedal until the desired rate of speed is achieved.
• Press the cruise control button. The light around the button will illuminate to show cruise control is
active.
• Release pressure on the accelerator pedal. Mower speed should remain constant.
• To release cruise control: tap on the accelerator pedal, depress the brake pedal, or press the cruise
control button again. The light around the cruise control button will go out to indicate cruise control is
no longer active.
OPERATION
Fig. 14
Deck Height
Adjustment Lever
Fig. 15
Cruise Control Button (CCS)
