12
Setting the Gauge Wheels
Tools Required
(2) 9/16" wrenches
Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing
the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height
notches on the right fender.
Adjust the deck wheels so that they are between ¼-inch
and ½-inch above the ground as follows.
WARNING:
Keep hands and feet away
from the discharge opening of the cutting
deck.
Place the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably
pavement, refer to Figure 5, and proceed as follows:
•
Place the tractor’s deck lift handle in the normally
mowing height setting, then check the gauge
wheels for contact or excessive clearance with the
surface below. There should be approximately 1/2"
clearance.
•
If the wheels contact the surface adjust as follows:
a. Raise the deck lift handle to its highest setting.
b. Remove the gauge wheels by removing the
lock nuts and shoulder screws which secure
them to the deck.
c. Place the deck lift handle in the desired mowing
height setting.
d. Insert the shoulder screw with the rear gauge
wheel into the index hole that leaves
approximately 1/2" between the bottom of the
wheel and the pavement. See Figure 5.
Figure 5
e. Note the position of the index hole used; then
install the other rear gauge wheel into the
corresponding index hole of the other gauge
wheel brackets.
•
If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance with
the surface below, lower the wheels to the index
hole that provides the approximate 1/2" clearance
as described above.
Refer to
Leveling the Deck
on page 20 of this manual for
more detailed instructions regarding various deck
adjustments.
Gas and Oil Fill-up
WARNING:
Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of
ignition before filling the fuel tank.
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed
with your tractor. Read instructions carefully.
Figure 6
IMPORTANT:
You tractor is shipped with oil in the
engine. However, you MUST
check the oil level
before
operating. Refer to the separate engine manual packed
with your tractor.
Lock Nut
Shoulder Screw
Gauge Wheel
Fuel Tank
