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Section 4
ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT
4.13
The mower deck can be adjusted from a height of 1.0 inch
to 6.0 inches at 1/4-inch intervals. To adjust the cutting
height:
WARNING
DO NOT adjust the cutting height with the mower
blades rotating. Disengage the power to the cutter
blades and then adjust cutting height.
Disengage the power to the cutter blades.
1.
Push the cutting height adjustment foot pedal all
2.
the way forward using your right foot until it locks in
place. See Figure 4-5.
CUTTI
NG
HEIGHT
6
5.5
5
4.5
4
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
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HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PEDAL
LANYARD
PIN
Adjusting Cutting Height
Figure 4-5.
Insert the lanyard pin into the cutting height index at
3.
the desired cutting height. Push forward on the deck
lift foot lever, hold in place and pull back on the deck
release lever. See Figure 4-6. Slowly release the foot
pedal. A deck height decal is located on the cutting
height index as an aid in adjusting the deck to the
desired height. See Figure 4-5.
CU
TT
IN
G
HE
IG
HT
6
5.5
5
4.5
4
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
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DECK RELEASE
LEVER
Deck Release Lever
Figure 4-6.
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT ADJUST
4.14
PEDAL
Position the seat to the desired location.
1.
While in the operator's position without the engine
2.
running, push down on the height adjust pedal to
check for full function control.
The height adjust pedal can be located in three (3)
3.
different positions for operator comfort and control.
See Figure 4-7.
CUTTING
HEIGHT
6
5.5
5
4.5
4
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
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15
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HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PEDAL LOCATIONS
Height Adjust Pedal Locations
Figure 4-7.