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Adjustments and Service
Figure 15. Cutting Height Adjustment
Cutting Height Adjustment
The cutting height adjustment switch controls the mower
cutting height. The cutting height is adjustable between
1-1/2” (3,8 cm) and 3-3/4” (9,5 cm).
To adjust cutting height:
Press the adjustment switch (
A
, Figure 15) forward to
lower the mower deck, backward to raise the mower
deck.
The slot in the cutting height indicator (
B
) indicates the
cutting height of the mower deck.
A
B
Mower Removal and Installation
NOTE:
Perform mower installation and removal on a hard
flat surface such as a concrete floor.
Removal
1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, lock
the ground speed levers into their START/PARK posi-
tions, turn off the ignition, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop.
2. Place a 2 x 4 or similiar support under each end of
the mower deck, then lower the mower deck to its
lowest position. See
Cutting Height Adjustment.
3. Pull back on the tensioning idler (
F
, Figure 16) in
the direction indicated by the arrow, and remove the
mower belt from the PTO pulley (
C
).
4. Remove the hairpin clips and washers (
A
, Figure 17)
securing the rear mower deck brackets (
B
) to the rear
lift arms (
C
), and pull the arms out from the holes in
the brackets. Retain all removed hardware.
5. Remove the hairpin clips and washers (
A
, Figure 18)
securing the front mower deck bracket (
B
) to the front
lift rods (
C
), and pull the rods out from the holes in the
bracket. Retain all removed hardware.
6. Pivot the front wheels out of the way and slide the
mower deck out from under the unit.
Figure 16. Mower Belt Routing
A
C
D
E
E
E
D
F
B
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