B23
Operating Instructions
37
NOTE:
The emergency stop procedure is
exactly the same procedure as used to nor-
mally stop and park the machine.
ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT
WARNING
The engine must be stopped before adjust-
ing cutting height. Disengage the blade
clutch (PTO), engage the parking brake,
stop the engine, and remove the ignition
key. Wait for all move ment to stop before
getting off the seat.
Cutting height is adjusted by positioning the four
(4) retainer hitch pins in a series of six vertical
holes on the deck support pins. Lift handles have
been pro vided on each end of the deck to assist in
raising the deck while positioning the hitch pins.
Cutting heights range from 1.5 in. (38 mm) [top
holes] to 4 in. (102 mm) [bottom holes] in 1/2 in.
(13 mm) increments.
Lift Handle
Deck Support
Pin
Hitch Pin
Washer
Cutting Height Adjustment
DS60-3 Cutting Height
WARNING
Never adjust cutting height while the mow-
er is moving. Before adjusting cutting
height or servicing, move the Forward
Speed Control (FSC) into the NEUTRAL-
PARK position, engage the parking brake,
and disengage the blade clutch (PTO).
Tractor should not be moving while adjust-
ing cutting height.
Cutting height is adjusted from operator’s seat
using the deck lift pedal to assist in raising the
deck while adjusting the cutting height hitch pin.
1. Disengage PTO and stop tractor.
2. Push down on deck lift pedal until it latches in
the full up (transport) position.
3. Select the desired cutting height by moving
the hitch pin to the location shown on the
cutting height decal.
4. Push down on the lift pedal and lift up on the
cutting height release lever. Slowly release
the pedal while lifting the lever until the deck is
in the selected cutting height position.
Height
Adjustment Decal
Deck Lift Pedal
Cutting Height
Release Lever
Hitch Pin
Cutting Height Adjustment (DS60-3)
Raise Release
Lever
Push Deck
Lift Pedal
Lowering Deck to Selected
Cutting Height (DS60-3)
DS60-3 Transport Position
1. Disengage the PTO.
2. Push down on deck lift pedal until it latches in
the full up (transport) position.
