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Figure 14
1. Control rod and fitting
2. Idler bracket
3. Clevis pin
2. Loosen the upper flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and
flange nut securing handle to rear frame (Figure 15).
Figure 15
1. Upper handle
2. Rear frame
3. Flange nut, (3/8 inch)
4. Flange bolt, (3/8 x 1 inch)
3. Remove the lower flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch)
and flange nuts securing handle to rear frame
(Figure 15).
4. Pivot handle to desired operating position and
install lower flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange
nuts into mounting holes. Tighten all flange bolts.
5. Check the control bar for correct adjustment. Refer
to Adjusting the Control Bar in the maintenance
section.
6. Check the parking brake adjustment. Refer to
Checking the Brakes in the maintenance section.
4. Washer
5. Hairpin cotter pin
6. Rod fitting
5. Upper mounting hole
6. Lower mounting holes
7. Low position
8. High position
Adjusting the Flow Baffle
The mower discharge flow can be adjusted for different
types of mowing conditions. Position the cam lock and
baffle to give the best quality of cut.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control
levers to the neutral locked position and set the
parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. To adjust the cam lock, swing the lever up to loosen
the cam lock (Figure 16).
4. Adjust the baffle and cam lock in the slot to the
desired discharge flow.
5. Swing the lever back over to tighten the baffle and
cam lock (Figure 16).
6. If the cam does not lock the baffle into place or it is
too tight, loosen the lever and then rotate the cam
lock. Adjust the cam lock until the desired locking
pressure is achieved.
1. Cam lock
2. Lever
3. Rotate cam to increase or
decrease locking pressure
Positioning the Flow Baffle
The following figures are only recommendations for
use. Adjustments will vary by grass type, moisture
content, and height of grass.
Note: If the engine power draws down and the mower
ground speed is the same, open up the baffle.
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Figure 16
4. Slot
5. Rotate the lever to release
or lock the cam
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