Adjusting Cutting Height - Honda MM52 Operator's Manual

ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT
1. Park the tractor on a level surface and set the
parking brake.
2. Make sure the Main Transmission Lever is in
"NEUTRAL" and the PTO levers are "OFF" and
the lift lever is in the center (NEUTRAL) position.
3. Start the engine, move the hydraulic cylinder
selector lever (if installed) to "FRONT" and raise
the mower deck fully with the Lift Selector lever.
4. Turn the Lowering Speed Adjust knob fully
clockwise to lock the hydraulic system.
5. Set the Lift Selector lever to "DOWN" to be sure
the mower deck is locked in the fully raised
position. Deck should not descend. Return the
lift lever to "NEUTRAL" and then stop the engine
and remove the ignition key.
m Be sure all moving parts have
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stopped before adjusting cutting height.
Contacting moving parts can cause injury.
6. Remove the locking ,pin from the gauge wheel
and set the wheel for the desired cutting height.
7.
Repeat the adjustment procedure for the other
gauge wheel.
NOTE: Both gauge wheels must be set to the
same height.
8. If necessary, remove the nut and bolt from left,
right and center anti-scalping rollers, and set
the anti-scalp rollers for the desired cutting
height. This height is determined by which hole
is used in anti-scalping wheel brackets. As
illustrated, top hole sets height of 1.5 in, middle
hole 2 in and bottom hole 2 l/2 in. Make sure to
set all anti-scalping rollers to same height.
9. Insert the bolt into the anti-scalp roller bracket
and secure it with the nut.
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