Adjusting the Flow Baffle
You can adjust the mower-discharge flow for different
types of mowing conditions. Position the baffle to give
the best quality of cut.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting unit, engage the parking brake, shut off
the engine, and remove the key.
2.
Loosen the nut (
).
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Figure 14
1.
Nut
2.
Baffle-adjustment decal
3.
Adjust the baffle and nut in the slot to the desired
discharge flow; refer to
.
4.
Tighten the nut.
Positioning the Flow Baffle
Refer to the following sections for a description of
each flow-baffle position.
illustrates each
position (i.e., A, B, and C) as seen on the decal.
The following positions are only recommendations for
use. Adjustments will vary by grass type, moisture
content, and height of grass.
Note:
If the engine power draws down and the
mower ground speed is the same, open up the baffle.
Position A
This is the full rear position. The suggested use for
this position is a follows.
•
Use for short, light grass mowing conditions.
•
Use in dry conditions.
•
For smaller grass clippings.
•
Propels grass clippings farther away from the
mower.
Position B
Use this position when bagging. Always align it with
the blower opening.
Position C
This is the full open position. The suggested use for
this position is as follows.
•
Use in tall, dense grass mowing conditions.
•
Use in wet conditions.
•
Lowers the engine power consumption.
•
Allows increased ground speed in heavy
conditions.
Correcting a Cutting Unit
Mismatch
Due to differences in grass conditions and the
counterbalance setting of the traction unit, it is advised
that grass be cut and appearance checked before
formal cutting is started.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting unit, engage the parking brake, shut off
the engine, and remove the key.
2.
Set the cutting unit to the desired height of cut;
refer to
Adjusting the Height of Cut (page 12)
.
3.
Check and adjust the front and rear traction-unit
tire pressure to the specified tire pressure in the
traction unit
Operator’s Manual
.
4.
Check for bent blades; refer to
Bent Blade (page 21)
.
5.
Cut grass in a test area to determine if all cutting
units are cutting at the same height.
6.
If cutting unit adjustments are still needed, find a
flat surface using a 2 m (6 ft) or longer straight
edge.
7.
To ease measuring blade plane, raise the height
of cut to the highest position; refer to
the Height of Cut (page 12)
.
8.
Lower cutting unit onto the flat surface. Remove
the covers from the top of the cutting units.
9.
Rotate the blade on each spindle until the ends
face forward and backward.
10.
Measure from the floor to the front tip of the
cutting edge.
If the measurements do not match the desired
height of cut and pitch, refer to
Cutting-Unit Pitch (page 13)
.
11.
Adjust the castor-wheel spacers to match the
height of cut listed on the castor-wheel decal;
refer to
Positioning the Castor-Fork Spacers
(page 12)
.
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