Grass Collector; Section 6: Making Adjustments - Yard Machines 690 series Operator's Manual

Setting Cutting Height
Grass Collector
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Select the position for the lift lever which gives the
Grass Collector Model OEM-190-063 is available as
desired cutting height. Move the deck lift indicator
optional equipment for lawn tractors with 38' and 42"
(if so equipped) so that the lift lever can be returned
decks. Grass Collector Model OEM-190-103 is
to the same oosition after it is raised. available for lawn tractors with 46" decks.
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Move the deck wheels (if so equipped) to tl-'o n^to
location so the wheets are 1l4incn abov"e;;
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NOTE: Under normal usage bag material is subiect to
ground. Attwheets must be ptaced in r'e same
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should be checked periodically' Be sure to
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use only factory authorized replacement bag.
retalrve oosrlron.
WARNING: The mower should not be
operated without the entire grass catcher
or chute deflector firmly installed in place.
SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wires
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Remove the transmission panel by removing the
and ground against the engine before
parking brake knob and truss machine screws.
performing any adjustments, repairs or
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Loosen the hex jam nut on the speed selector
maintenance.
adjusting rod. See Figure 16.
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Loosen the hex nut on the scissor mountino
bracket. See Fioure 16.
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To adjust the position of the seat, loosen the four
screws on the bottom of the seat. Slide the seat
forward or backward as desired. Retighten the four
screws. Referto Fioure 3.
0uick Adjustment Seat
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To adjust the position of the seat, move the seat
adjustment lever (located under the seat) to the left
and slide the seat forward or backwards. Make sure
seat is locked into one of the six oositions before
operating the liwn tractor. See Figure 15.
Hydrostatic Neutral Control
The hydrostatic transmission control is in correct
adjustment when the tractor does not move with the
engine running, the clutch engaged and the hydrostatic
control lever in the neutral position. lf adjustment is
necessary, follow these steps:
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Raise both rear wheels off the ground by placing
blocks under the rear f rame.
Manual Adjustment Seat
Speed Selector
Adjusting Rod
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Start the engine and run at full throttle.
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Move hydrostatic control lever until you find neutral.
At this oosition. rear wheels will not rotate in either
direction.
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Depress the clutch-brake pedal until the scissor
brackets come together.
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Shut off the engine.
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Tighten hex nut on the scissor mounting bracket.
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Thread the soeed selector rod in or out of the
ferrule until the hydrostatic control lever lines up in
neutral position on the speed control index bracket.
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Trghten hex jam nut against the ferrule.
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