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4. Adjust the Mowing Deck: The cutting height is
set anywhere in the range of 1" to 5". You may
need to adjust the mowing deck to achieve the
proper pitch angle for mowing. Follow the proce-
dures below to set the appropriate angle to the
mowing deck.
a. Park the mower on a flat paved surface,
engage the parking brake, shut off the
engine, remove the key from the ignition
switch, remove connection of the spark plugs
and lower the mowing deck into the cutting
position.
b. Using a ruler, pencil and paper, measure and
note the distance from the paved surface to
the bottom edge of the mowing blade at the
front and the back of the deck on each side of
the mower. (Four dimensions.)
Note:
The front edge of the mowing deck
should be 1/8"-1/4" below the rear edge of the
deck so that the blades are cutting grass in only
the front half of their circular path. This
decreases friction and reduces the drive power
required.
c. If the cut height is below 1-1/2" the pitch
should not exceed 1/16". If the dimension at
the front of the mowing deck is 1/8"-1/4"
lower than the dimension at the rear of the
deck on each side of the mower, do not
adjust. If not, you will need to adjust the Deck
Lift Link (See Figure 8). You may also need to
adjust the Deck Links (See Figure 8).
Deck Lift Link
Figure. 8
Note:
The pitch should not exceed 1/16" if the
cut height is below 1-1/2".
d. Lower the mower deck to the cutting position.
With a wrench loosen the inner rear nut on
the Deck Lift Link. To adjust the deck up or
down, use a wrench and with a few turns,
adjust clockwise or counter clockwise the
outer rear nut of the Deck Lift Link. Repeat
this procedure on the opposite side of the
Mower. Once the deck is adjusted, retighten
bolts.
e. With the deck still in the cutting position,
adjust the Deck Links. With a wrench loosen
Deck Links
the top inner bolt of the Deck Link. To adjust
the side of the deck up or down turn the top
bolt clockwise or counter clockwise a few
turns. Adjust both front and rear Deck links
as necessary. Retighten nuts.
f.
Raise the mowing deck to the transport posi-
tion using the upper foot pedal.
g. Use the second foot pedal to lower the mow-
ing deck to the cutting position and repeat
step "b." above to make sure that the desired
cutting height has been attained. If the
dimensions are not correct, repeat steps "c."
through "f." above.
5. Lubricate all fittings listed in the mainte-
nance section.
D. Zero Turn Break-In And Operating Pro-
cedures
Reread the "When Mowing" Safety Precautions.
The following procedures are suggested for operators
of ride-on machines which have zero turn capabilities.
1. Orientation:
a. Read the entire Operator's Manual.
b. Sit on the machine, adjust the seat position
front to rear, then adjust the seat back
recline, then adjust the arm rests. Swing the
Steering column inward and lock with the
adjustable ratchet handle. Finally, adjust the
Steering wheel tilt with the adjustable ratchet
handle.
c. Become familiar with all of the machine con-
trols, instrumentation, safety and instruction
signs, and safety devices.
d. Move (or have moved) the machine to a safe,
level area with no obstructions including
objects, pedestrians, and animals.
2. Initial Operation:
a. Use protective equipment for eyes, hands,
hearing, feet, legs, head and other areas of
the body if needed — safety eye glasses,
gloves, earplugs, boots, hats, etc.
Hearing Protection is required for all operator
exposure exceeding two (2) hours.
b. Ensure that the area is free of animals and
bystanders, especially children!
c. Survey the area where the equipment is to be
used to make sure it is free of debris, sticks,
stones, wires, bones, and other foreign
objects which could cause injury to bystand-
ers, damage to the machine, or damage to
nearby facilities.
d. Inspect the machine to make sure:
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