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the neutral latch levers into the neutral lock position.
13. Before moving into reverse, the mower's forward motion should be completely stopped.
14. Practice operating the mower and as you gain confidence, move the ground speed selector levers forward to
two thirds full speed. Mow until comfortable and confident with the controls and then return the mower to the
shop.
WARNING:
transport only.
15. To stop and shut off the mower, squeeze both traction/steering levers and place the neutral latch levers into
the neutral lock position, disengage the blade clutch, move the ground speed control levers into neutral, turn
off the ignition to stop the engine, close the fuel shutoff valve and disconnect the spark plug wire.
16. Check, and adjust if necessary, the tension of the deck drive belts and the pump drive belt as described in
items 4 and 5 of the Initial Adjustment section.
17. Readjust the traction/steering control rods. These adjustments are described in item 6 of the Initial Adjustment
section. NOTE: Make sure the neutral latch hardware is snug so the latch will stay in the "ON" or
"OFF" positions.
18. After the first full day of mowing, all nuts, bolt and screws should be rechecked for proper tightness and the
belts should be rechecked for proper tension.
SECTION 7: CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT TABLE
Note: The front edge of the cutting deck should be 1/8"-1/4" below the rear edge of the deck so that the blades are
cutting grass in only the front half of their circular path. This decreases friction and reduces the drive power
required.
Approximate
Cutting
Height
Inches
2
2-1/8
2-3/8
2-1/2
2-3/4
3
3-1/4
3-1/2
2-3/4
3
3-1/4
3-1/2
3-3/4
3-1/4
3-1/2
3-3/4
4
Do not mow at full speed. Set the ground speed control levers at full speed for
1/4" Blade Spacers
Above and Below the
Spindle Assemblies
Above
0
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
0
1
2
3
4
0
1
2
3
1/2" Caster Spacers
Above and Below the
Caster Brackets
Below
Above
Below
5
3
4
3
3
3
4
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
0
2
5
2
4
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
5
1
4
1
3
1
2
1
12
1
1
Engine Deck
1
Bolted to
2
Upper Holes
2
on Cutting
2
Deck
2
2
2
2
Engine Deck
2
Bolted to
2
Lower Holes
2
on Cutting
3
Deck
3
3
3
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