Section 6
26
Cutter Deck Height
The cutter deck height adjustment is made to ensure that
the cutter deck is cutting at the height indicated on the
cutting height index gauge. To check for proper deck
height, be sure that the mower is on a flat, level surface
and the tires are properly inflated.
1. Place the cutter deck in the transport position.
Loosen the jam nuts on both ends of the deck height
control rod. (See Figure 6.6)
Figure 6-6. Cutter Deck Height Adjustment
2. Turn the control rod (See Figure 6.6) until there is a
1/4" space between the rear deck stop and the top of
the cutter deck. (See Figure 6.7). Tighten the jam
nuts on the control rod.
Figure 6-7. Cutter Deck Stop
3. Check the cutter deck cutting height by placing the
lanyard pin in the 3" position on the cutting height
index. Release the deck from the transport position
and allow the deck to move to the 3" cutting height
position.
4. Check the measurement from the floor to the cutter
blade tip. If the measurement is not at 3", an
adjustment can be made using the deck height
control rod. (See Figure 6.6).
Custom-Cut Baffle Adjustment
-NOTE-
If an adjustment had to be made, be sure that the
cutter deck can easily be locked into the
transport position.
1/4"
DECK
STOP
390S0175-1
CUTTING
HEIGHT
6
5.5
5
4.5
4
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
48
15
43
390S014A-1
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PEDAL
LANYARD
PIN
LOOSEN HERE
The Custom-Cut Baffle is designed to deliver optimum
airflow and superior cutting performance in any type of
grass. The Custom-Cut Baffle can be raised or lowered
to precisely tailor the deck's performance for the type of
grass being cut. The baffle can be set in three (3)
different positions for optimum performance.
A. 3" Position - baffle is installed using the top set of
holes on the front baffle welded inside the cutter
deck. (See Figure 6.9, Page 26). The Advantage
cutter deck will deliver the best quality-of-cut in very
tall, wiry, tough-to-cut grass.
B. 3-1/2" Position (factory setting) - baffle is installed
using the middle set of holes on the front baffle
welded inside the cutter deck. (See Figure 6.10,
Page 26). For general purpose cutting, place the
Custom Cut Baffle in the 3-1/2" position. This gives
the best mix of cutting performance in all types of
grass.
C. 4" Position - baffle is installed using the bottom set of
holes on the front baffle welded inside the cutter
deck . (See Figure 6.11, Page 26). Placing the baffle
in the 4" setting will enhance fall cutting (leaf pickup)
and reduce cutter deck "blowout".
