Adjusting The Cutting Height
Push forward on the Deck Lift Pedal to raise the deck and place the locator pin in one the of the eight
hole positions to set the desired cutting height. Once the desired height is selected, slowly release the
pedal until the locator pin is engage by the deck lift.
Position 1 is the highest setting and Position 8 is the lowest position.
The cutting range is from approximately 1.5” to approximately 4.5”.
Parking Brakes / Transmission Bypass Adjustments
Swisher Response Zero Turn Mowers are equipped with a manual parking brake linked
with transmission bypasses. This system must be engaged by the operator before starting the vehicle
and also before exiting the vehicle.
Only when the control handles are in the neutral position and the machine is not moving should the
brakes be engaged. DO NOT attempt to engage the brake while the vehicle is moving or on an inclined
surface.
Adjustments for the system are located on the right side between the fuel tank and the seat.
Checking if adjustments are needed:
•Raise wheels off the ground and place jack
stands underneath the vehicle.
•Engage the brakes. To see if the brakes are fully
engaged, spin the rear wheel by hand.
•If the rear wheels spin more than 10° while the
brake is set to engaged then adjustments are
needed.
Making Adjustments:
•Disengage the brake before performing
adjustments.
•Start by loosening the front adjustment nut.
•Tighten the rear adjustment nut while making
sure the cable bulkhead does not spin. Pliers
may be needed to keep the bulkhead from
spinning.
Make small adjustments approximately
an ⅛” to a ¼”.
•Tighten the front adjustment nut once all
adjustments are made.
•Re-engage the brake to check if the adjustments
were enough to fully engage the brakes. If not
repeat the previous steps until the wheels can no
longer spin more than 10° while brakes are set to
engaged.
Tracking Adjustments:
See pg 3 of the Illustrated Parts Manual
for tracking adjustment bolt locations.
SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS
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WARNING
When it is necessary to raise the mower for
any repair or service, use jack stands to
provide adequate support. DO NOT rely on
hydraulic or mechanical jacks.
1
4
2
Front
Rear
1. Cable(s)
1a. Cable Bulkhead
2. Front Adjustment Nut
3. Rear Adjustment Nut
4. Mount Plate
5. Brake/Bypass Arm
5
1a
3