Position B
Use this position when bagging (Figure 21).
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Figure 21
Position C
This is the full open position. The suggested use for this
position is as follows (Figure 22).
•
Use in tall, dense grass mowing conditions.
•
Use in wet conditions.
•
Lowers the engine power consumption.
•
Allows increased ground speed in heavy conditions.
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Figure 22
Using the Mid-Size Weight
Weights are installed on certain mowers to improve balance
and improve performance. The weights can be moved or
removed to create optimized performance under different
mowing conditions and for operator preference (Figure 23 or
Figure 24).
The following table indicates the position of the weight as
installed at the factory.
Mower Deck Size
Number of weights
install
Position of the
weight
36 inches
none
none
48 inches
2
Rear
•
Any rear weight must be removed when a Tru-Track
®
Sulky is installed.
•
When a Tru-Track
®
Sulky is installed front weights are
needed. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for the
correct quantity of weights and placement.
WARNING
The front end of the machine can rapidly rise up
when the mower is removed. This could cause
serious injury to you or bystanders.
Support the rear of the machine when removing the
mower form the carrier frame.
Figure 23
Installing the front weight.
1.
Bolt
3.
Weight
2.
Washer
4.
Nut
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