Changing The Height Of Cut - Stanley 54ZS Owner's Manual

Operating Instructions 54ZS,62ZS
Changing the Height of Cut
Your mower is equipped with an easily
adjustable floating deck, which can be
adjusted for cut heights of 1½ inches to 5
inches in ½-inch increments. The deck
height adjuster is located on the right side of
the mower.
How to Change the Cut Height
1. Extend the blade control lever by
it up.
2. Pullthe lever outtothe leftto shiftthe
deck up or down to the desired height.
3. When desired height is chosen Iockthe
deck by pushing the handle back into
the lock position.
4. After deck height is changed the lever
should be pushed back down to its
original position.
Note: After mowing, remember to pull the
deckto its highest position to avoid scraping
and any other kind of damage to the blades
or deck.
Mowing
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WARNING
WARNING! Thoroughly inspect the area
where you plan to use the mower. Look for
items such as stones, sticks, wire, and
other foreign objects. If struck by the
mower, these and other objects may
become projectiles that could lead to
serious injury or death. Clear area of all
debris.
Keep people and pets at a safe distance.
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WARNING
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WARNING! Do not operate the mower
with defective guards, shields, or without
the safety devices securely in place.
1. When the mower is in position on the
area to be mowed, move the throttle
to its full speed.
2. SLOWLY push the blade control lever
forward to the ON position.
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4.
Begin mowing as described on the
previous page, always using safe/
comfortable speeds.
To stop the blades, pull the blade
control lever backto the OFF position.
Rev:JUN2011 STANLEY Finish Mower 12