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QUICKCAT
MOWERS
®
ADJUSTMENTS
BELTS
All belts are tensioned by spring loaded idlers. No adjustment is required.
DECK LEVELING
1. Park the machine on a smooth, level surface.
Raise the deck to the transport position.
2. Lower the deck onto a set of equal height blocks
A
under the rear corners of the deck. Place
another set of blocks under the front of the deck
so that the deck top is pitched forward 1/8".
NOTE:
The front and rear of the deck are at different
heights.
3. Measure the height of the blade cutting edge
above the ground. Remove pin
B
and set the
height of cut lever
E
to that height
4. Loosen nuts on bolts
G
. Move bolts in slot to
remove slack in chain. Tighten nuts on bolts
G
.
A 1/8" forward pitched deck provides the best horsepower.
A level deck provides the best quality of cut.
A 1/8" rearward pitched deck provides the best striping.
Certain grass types and conditions may vary.
HEIGHT OF CUT
The height of cut is set by moving height of cut pin
B
to the hole designated for the height of cut desired.
To change the height of cut:
1. Lift the deck to the highest position using the lift
handle
E
.
2. Move pin
B
to the selected hole.
3. Lower the deck until the latch lever
E
is stopped
by the pin.
NOTES
:
– Height of cut may vary due to the amount of
tread on the tires, tire diameter or inflation pres
-
sure.
– For best results, adjust the deck rollers for the
height of cut to be used (see below).
