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Section 4
4.14 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT
The mower deck can be adjusted from a height of 1-1/2
inch to 4-1/2 inches at 1/4-inch intervals. To adjust the
cutting height:
WARNING
DO NOT adjust the cutting height with the mower
blades rotating. Disengage the power to the
cutter blades, put the steering control levers in
the neutral position, apply the parking brake and
then adjust cutting height.
1. Disengage the power to the cutter blades.
2. Pull on the cutter deck lift lever lever all the way
backward until it locks in place. See Figure 4-6.
3. Insert the lanyard pin into the cutting height index
at the desired cutting height. Pull backward on the
cutter deck lift lever, push and hold the lock button
See Figure 4-6. Slowly release the cutter deck lift
lever. A deck height decal is located on the cutting
height index as an aid in adjusting the deck to the
desired height.
CUTTER DECK
LIFT LEVER
LANYARD PIN
Figure 4-6. Adjusting Cutting Height