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Correcting a Cutting Unit
Mismatch
Due to differences in grass conditions and the
counterbalance setting of the traction unit, it is advised
that grass be cut and appearance checked before
formal cutting is started.
1.
Set the cutting unit to the desired height of cut;
refer to
Adjusting the Height of Cut (page
2.
Check and adjust front and rear tractor tire
pressure to 138 kPa (20 psi).
3.
Check and adjust all castor tire pressures to 345
kPa (50 psi).
4.
Check for bent blades; refer to
Bent Blade (page
5.
Cut grass in a test area to determine if all cutting
units are cutting at the same height.
6.
If cutting unit adjustments are still needed, find a
flat surface using a 2 m (6 ft) or longer straight
edge.
7.
To ease measuring blade plane, raise the height
of cut to the highest position; refer to
the Height of Cut (page
8.
Lower the cutting unit onto the flat surface.
Remove the covers from the top of the cutting
units.
9.
Rotate the blade on each spindle until the ends
face forward and backward.
10.
Measure from the floor to the front tip of the
cutting edge.
11.
Adjust the shims on the castor fork(s) to match
the height of cut to the decal; refer to
the Height of Cut (page
Using the Side Discharge
The mower has a hinged grass deflector that
disperses clippings to the side and down toward the
turf.
Checking for a
20).
Adjusting
11).
Adjusting
11).
DANGER
Without a grass deflector, discharge cover, or
complete grass catcher assembly mounted in
place, you and others are exposed to blade
contact and thrown debris. Contact with
rotating mower blade(s) and thrown debris
will cause injury or death.
• Never remove the grass deflector from
11).
the mower because the grass deflector
routes material down toward the turf. If the
grass deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.
• Never put your hands or feet under the
mower.
• Never try to clear the discharge area or
mower blades unless you move the power
take off (blade control switch (PTO) to the
off position, rotate the ignition key to off
and remove the key.
• Make sure that the grass deflector is in the
down position.
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