15
Operation
Mowing Tips
For best cutting appearance, be sure to slightly overlap the mower
into the previously cut area. This helps reduce the load on the
engine and reduce the chance of plugging the discharge area.
If the grass is allowed to grow longer than normal or if it
contains a high degree of moisture, raise the cutting height
higher than usual and cut the grass at this setting for a first pass
then cut again using the lower normal height setting. For best
results, if possible, always try to cut grass when it is dry.
Cutting Height Adjustment
Disengage PTO, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to
stop, and remove key before servicing, cleaning, or making
adjustments to the unit.
1. Pull the height-adjustment handle inward. Keep the pin
(which is located in the middle of height-adjustment handle)
off the height-adjustment plate.
2. Pull handle inward and push or pull the height adjustment
handle and insert the limiting pin in the middle of handle into
the proper hole in accordance to the height of cut desired.
3. Adjust anti-scalp rollers for normal operating conditions. Stop
engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Place
rollers in one of the positions for desired cutting height (see
Figure 5).
Rollers will maintain 3/4 in. (19mm) clearance to the ground
to minimize gouging and roller wear or damage. For Maximum
Deck Flotation, place rollers one hole position lower. Rollers
should maintain 1/4 in. (6.4mm) minimum clearance to ground.
Do not adjust rollers to support the deck. Be sure bolt is
tightened properly or loss of anti-scalp roller may result.
!
WARNING
.25” Clearance
Roller
Bar
1.5”
2”
2.5”
3”
3.5”
4.5”
Figure 5
