Stopping the Machine
To stop the machine, move the traction control
levers to neutral and move to locked position,
disengage the power take off (PTO), and turn the
ignition key to off.
Set the parking brake when you leave the machine;
refer to Setting the Parking Brake. Remember to
remove the key from the ignition switch.
Children or bystanders may be injured if
they move or attempt to operate the tractor
while it is unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even if just for a few minutes.
Adjusting the Control Lever
Resistance
The top damper mounting bolt can be adjusted to
obtain a desired motion control lever resistance.
Refer to Figure 16 for the mounting options.
Torque the bolt to 200 in-lb (22.6 N⋅m).
Figure 16
1. Damper
2. Motion control bracket
3. Most resistance or rmest
feel
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut
The height-of-cut is adjusted from 1-1/2 to 5 inch
(38 to 127 mm) in 1/4 inch (6 mm) increments
4. Medium resistance or
medium feel
5. Least resistance or softest
feel
by relocating the clevis pin into different hole
locations.
1. Raise the height-of-cut lever to the transport
position (also the 5 inch (127 mm) cutting
height position) (Figure 17).
Figure 17
1. Height of cut lever
2. To adjust, remove the clevis pin from the
height-of-cut bracket (Figure 17).
3. Select a hole in the height-of-cut bracket
corresponding to the height-of-cut desired
and, insert the clevis pin (Figure 17).
4. Move the lever to the selected height.
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp
Rollers
Whenever you change the height-of-cut, it is
recommended to adjust the height of the anti-scalp
rollers.
Adjusting the Outer Roller
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. After adjusting the height-of-cut, remove
the flange nut, bushing, spacer, and bolt
(Figure 18).
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2. Clevis Pin