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To turn, release pressure on the motion control lever
toward the direction you want to turn (Fig. 19).
To stop push the motion control levers to neutral.
Stopping the Machine
To stop the machine, move the traction control levers to
neutral and move to locked position, disengage the power
take off (PTO), and turn the ignition key to off. Also set
the parking brake when you leave the machine; refer to
Setting the Parking Brake, page 20. Remember to remove
the key from the ignition switch.
Caution
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the tractor while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even if just for a few minutes.
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut
The height-of-cut is adjusted from 1-1/2 to 5 in.
(38 to 127 mm) in 1/4 in. (6 mm) increments by relocating
clevis pin in different hole locations.
1. Raise the height-of-cut lever to the transport position
(also the 5 in. (127 mm) cutting height position)
(Fig. 20).
2. To adjust, remove hairpin cotter and clevis pin from
height-of-cut bracket (Fig. 20).
3. Select hole in height-of-cut bracket corresponding to
the height-of-cut desired and, insert clevis pin
(Fig. 20).
4. Secure clevis pin with hairpin cotter (Fig. 20).
5. Move lever to selected height.
Figure 20
1. Height of cut lever
2. Clevis Pin
Using the Lift Assist Lever
Important
The lift assist is only on model 74226.
The lift assist lever is used along with the height–of–cut
lever for raising the deck. This allows for easier raising of
the deck.
1. Place your foot onto lift assist lever.
2. Press on lift assist while pulling up on height–of–cut
lever (Fig. 21).
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Figure 21
1. Lift Assist Lever
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp
Rollers
Whenever you change the height-of-cut it is
recommended to adjust the height of the anti-scalp rollers.
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the
ignition key to off. Move levers to neutral locked
position and apply parking brake. Remove the key.
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3. Hairpin Cotter
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