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Section 4
4.13 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT
The mower deck can be adjusted from a height of 1-inch
to 5-1/2 inches at 1/2-inch intervals. To adjust the cutting
height:
Do not adjust the cutting height with the mower
blades rotating. Disengage the power to the cutter
blades and then adjust cutting height.
1. Disengage the power to the cutter blades.
2. Push the cutting height adjustment foot pedal all the
way forward using your right foot until it locks in
place. (Figure 4-5)
3. Insert the lanyard pin into the cutting height index at
the desired cutting height. Push forward on the deck
lift foot lever, hold in place and lift up on the deck
release lever, (Figure 4-4). Slowly release the foot
pedal. A deck height decal is located on the cutting
height index as an aid in adjusting the deck to the
desired height. (Figure 4-5)
Figure 4-4 Deck Release Lever
WARNING:
Figure 4-5 Adjusting Cutting Height
FORWARD
REVERSE
F
R
DECK
RELEASE
LEVER
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LANYARD PIN
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PEDAL
CUTTING
HEIGHT
5.5
5
4.5
4
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
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