Operation; Adjusting The Cutting Height - Exmark FMD524 Operator's Manual

Operation

Operation

Adjusting the Cutting Height

WARNING
When the two front support rod hairpins are
removed from the mower deck, the weight of
the tractor section may cause the front frame
of the unit to rise suddenly. If the unit rises
suddenly, injury may occur.
Securely hold down the front of the unit when
the front support rod hairpins are removed.
The cutting height of the mower deck is adjusted
from 1 1/2 to 4 1/2 inches (3.81 cm to 11.4 cm) in
1/2 inch increments.
1. Stop the machine and move the drive levers to the
neutral locked position.
2. Disengage the PTO.
3. Engage the park brake.
4. Stop the engine, remove the key and wait for all
moving parts to stop.
5. Install hairpin clips in the holes for the desired
cutting height. See Figure 4.
Important: To maintain correct cutting
height and rake, check the following for
proper adjustment.
A. The front and rear hairpins are in the same
holes with the proper spacers under the hair
pins. See Figure 4.
1. Deck support pin
B. The tire pressures are set as directed in Check
Tire Pressures in the Maintenance section.
C. The length of the rear deck support link
assemblies average 6.89 inches (approximately
6 7/8 inches) (175.01 mm) from the center of
the balljoint to the center of the farthest hole.
See Figure 5.
Note: All four pins must equally support the
weight of the deck. Adjustment in the length
of the rear deck support assemblies may be
necessary. If one side is longer than 6.89
inches (approximately 6 7/8 inches) (175.01
mm), than the opposite side must be shorter
by the same amount.
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Figure 4
2. Cutting Height