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2. Move the throttle lever to the Slow position, stop the
engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to
stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Remove the carriage bolts and nuts from each skid
(Figure 30).
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1. Carriage bolt
2. Skid
4. Move each skid to the desired position and secure them
with the carriage bolts and nuts.
Note: Only use the top or center sets of holes to
adjust the skids. The bottom holes are used when
switching sides on the mower deck, at which time they
become the top holes on the other side of the mower.
5. To prevent damaging the skid, torque the carriage bolts
and nuts for each skid to 12.4 to 14.7 N-m (110 to 130
in-lb).
Positioning the Seat
The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat
where you have the best control of the machine and are most
comfortable.
To adjust, move the lever sideways to unlock seat (Figure 31).
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Figure 30
3. Nut
Figure 31
Changing the Seat Suspension
The seat is adjustable to provide a smooth and comfortable
ride. Position the seat where you are most comfortable.
To adjust it, turn the knob in front either direction to provide
the best comfort (Figure 32).
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1. Seat suspension knob
Using the Drive-wheel Release
Valves
WARNING
Hands may become entangled in the rotating drive
components below the engine deck, which could
result in serious injury.
Stop the engine, remove the key, and allow
all moving parts to stop before accessing the
drive-wheel release valves.
WARNING
The engine and the hydraulic drive units can
become very hot. Touching a hot engine or
hydraulic drive units can cause severe burns.
Allow the engine and hydraulic drive units to cool
completely before accessing the drive-wheel release
valves.
The drive-wheel release valves are located in the back of each
hydraulic drive unit, under the seat.
Note: Make sure that the release valves are in the fully
horizontal position when operating the machine or severe
damage to the hydraulic system can occur.
1. Disengage the PTO (blade-control switch) and turn the
ignition key to off. Move the levers to neutral-locked
position and apply parking brake. Remove the key.
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Figure 32
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