Do not sharpen to original pattern (below). It is
easier to get a straight cutting edge following
the resharpening pattern shown above.
Figure 4-13
Warped Blade (Replace)
Straight Blade
Comparison of Warped and Straight Blades
Figure 4-14
Cutting edge
Twisted Blade Edge
Cutting Plane
Cutting edge
Straight Blade Edge
End view of blades, comparing
twisted and straightened blades
Figure 4-15
Seat Adjustment
There are two seat options available for these mowers. The
following are the adjustments for each of these seats.
603695
Resharpening
pattern
Original edge
Cutting
plane
(replace)
Seat (Option 1)
This seat can be adjusted five different ways to obtain the
most comfortable position:
1. Back angle (Figure 4-16)
2. Forward and rearward travel (Figure 4-16)
3. Weight (Figure 4-16)
4. Isolator (Figure 4-16)
5. Armrest (Figure 4-17)
Weight adjusting control
Forward/rearward
travel lever
Seat (Option 2)
This seat can be adjusted five different ways to obtain the
most comfortable position:
1. Back angle (Figure 4-19)
2. Forward and rearward travel (Figure 4-18)
3. Weight (Figure 4-18)
4. Lumbar (Figure 4-20)
5. Armrest (Figure 4-21)
4-9
Back angle
control
Isolator
Figure 4-16
Armrest control
Figure 4-17
REV F