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units. Slide the appropriate number of 13 mm
(1/2 inch) spacers onto the spindle shaft to get
the desired height of cut; then slide the washer
onto the shaft.
Note:
When using 25 mm (1 inch), 38 mm
(1-1/2 inch), or occasionally 51 mm (2 inch)
height of cut, move the skids and roller to the
highest holes.
4.
Secure the adjustment with the tensioning cap.
Adjusting the Side Skids
Mount the skids in the lower position when operating
in a 64 mm (2-1/2 inch) or higher cutting height and in
the higher position when operating in a cutting height
lower than 64 mm (2-1/2 inches).
Note:
When the skids become worn, you can switch
the skids to the opposite sides of the mower, flipping
them over. This allows you to use the skids longer
before replacing them.
1.
Disengage the PTO and engage the parking
brake.
2.
Move the throttle lever to the S
shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Loosen the screw at the front of each skid
(Figure
6).
1. Side skid
4.
Remove the flange-head bolts and nuts from
each skid.
5.
Move each skid to the desired position and
secure them with the flange-head bolts and nuts.
Note:
Use only the top or center sets of holes
to adjust the skids. Use the bottom holes when
switching sides, at which time they become the
top holes on the other side of the mower.
position,
LOW
Figure 6
Replacing the Skid Plates
1.
Raise the deck wing and secure the latch pin to
the latch handle
1. Latch pin
2.
Remove the fasteners that secure the existing
skid plate to the cutting unit
Note:
Discard the existing skid plate and
fasteners.
Center deck not shown for clarity
1. Bolt
2. Skid plate
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3.
Install the new skid plate; refer to the deck skid
kit Installation Instructions.
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(Figure
7).
Figure 7
2. Latch handle
(Figure
8).
Figure 8
3. Nut
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