Scag Power Equipment STT Operator's Manual page 28

Cutter Deck Height
The cutter deck height adjustment is made to ensure that
the cutter deck is cutting at the height indicated on the
cutting height index gauge. To check for proper deck
height, be sure that the mower is on a flat, level surface
and the tires are properly inflated.
1. Place the cutter deck in the transport position.
Loosen the jam nuts on both ends of the deck height
control rod. (See Figure 6.6)
LOOSEN HERE
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PEDAL
Figure 6-6. Cutter Deck Height Adjustment
2. Turn the control rod (See Figure 6.6) until there is a
1/4" space between the rear deck stop and the top of
the cutter deck. (See Figure 6.7). Tighten the jam
nuts on the control rod.
DECK
STOP
1/4"
Figure 6-7. Cutter Deck Stop
LANYARD
PIN
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390S0175-1
3. Check the cutter deck cutting height by placing the
lanyard pin in the 3" position on the cutting height
index. Release the deck from the transport position
and allow the deck to move to the 3" cutting height
position.
4. Check the measurement from the floor to the cutter
blade tip. If the measurement is not at 3", an
adjustment can be made using the deck height
control rod. (See Figure 6.6).
If an adjustment had to be made, be sure that the
cutter deck can easily be locked into the
transport position.
Custom-Cut Baffle Adjustment
The Custom-Cut Baffle is designed to deliver optimum
airflow and superior cutting performance in any type of
grass. The Custom-Cut Baffle can be raised or lowered
to precisely tailor the deck's performance for the type of
grass being cut. The baffle can be set in three (3)
different positions for optimum performance.
A. 3" Position - baffle removed. (See Figure 6.9). With
the baffle removed, the Advantage cutter deck will
deliver the best quality-of-cut in very tall, wiry, tough
to cut grass.
B. 3-1/2" Position (factory setting) - baffle is installed
using the bottom set of holes on the Custom Cut
Baffle. (See Figure 6.10). For general purpose
cutting, place the Custom Cut Baffle in the 3-1/2"
position. This gives the best mix of cutting
performance in all types of grass.
C. 4" Position - baffle is installed using the top set of
holes on the Custom Cut Baffle. (See Figure 6.11).
Placing the baffle in the 4" setting will enhance fall
cutting (leaf pickup) and reduce cutter deck
"blowout".
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