Adjusting Cutting Height; Towing - Scag Power Equipment PATRIOT SPZ-52H-22FX Operator's Manual

Section 4

4.14 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT

The mower deck can be adjusted from a height of 1 inch
to 4-1/2 inches at 1/4-inch intervals. To adjust the cutting
height:
WARNING
DO NOT adjust the cutting height with the mower
blades rotating. Disengage the power to the cutter
blades and then adjust cutting height.
1. Disengage the power to the cutter blades.
2. Push the cutting height adjustment foot pedal all
the way forward using your right foot until it locks in
place. See Figure 4-6.
CUTTER DECK
RELEASE LEVER
DECK LIFT
Figure 4-6. Adjusting Cutting Height
3. Insert the pin into the cutting height index at the
desired cutting height. Push forward on the deck
lift foot lever, hold in place and lift up on the deck
release lever. See Figure 4-6. Slowly release the
foot pedal. A deck height decal is located on the
cutting height index as an aid in adjusting the deck
to the desired height.

4.15 TOWING

(OPTIONAL HITCH ACCESSORY)
1. NEVER allow children or others in or on towed
2. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed
3. Follow manufacturer's recommendations for weight
4. NEVER TOW ON SLOPES. The weight of the towed
5. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
6. Zero-turning with a trailer attached could cause
CUTTING HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
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equipment.
for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at
the hitch point.
limit for towed equipment. 250/lbs. maximum towing
weight.
equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of
control.
damage to the trailer or mower.
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