Figure 21
1.
Height of cut lever
2.
Pin
2. To adjust, remove the pin from the height-of-cut
bracket (Figure 21).
3. Select a hole in the height-of-cut bracket
corresponding to the height-of-cut desired and,
insert the pin (Figure 21).
4. Move the lever to the selected height.
Using the Lift Assist Lever
The lift assist lever is used along with the height-of-cut
lever for raising the mower. This allows for easier
raising of the mower.
1. Place your foot onto lift assist lever.
2. Press on the lift assist lever while pulling up on the
height-of-cut lever (Figure 22).
Figure 22
1.
Lift Assist Lever
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp
Rollers
Whenever you change the height-of-cut, it is
recommended to adjust the height of the anti-scalp
rollers.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control
levers to the neutral locked position and set the
parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. After adjusting the height-of-cut, adjust the rollers
by removing the flange nut, bushing, spacer, and
bolt (Figure 23 , Figure 24 and Figure 25 ).
Note:
The two middle rollers will not have a spacer
(Figure 24).
4. Select a hole so the anti-scalp roller is positioned to
the nearest corresponding height-of-cut desired.
5. Install the flange nut bushing, spacer, and bolt.
Torque to 40-45 ft-lb (54-61 N-m) (Figure 23 ,
Figure 24 and Figure 25 ).
6. Repeat this adjustment on the other anti-scalp
rollers.
Figure 23
1.
Anti-scalp roller
4.
Flange Nut
2.
Spacer
5.
Bolt
3.
Bushing
Figure 24
1.
Anti-scalp roller
3.
Flange Nut
2.
Bushing
4.
Bolt
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