Positioning the Seat
The seat can move forward and backward. Position the
seat where you have the best control of the machine and
are most comfortable.
1. To adjust, remove the hairpin cotter and washer, and
tip seat forward (Fig. 15).
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Figure 15
1. Hairpin cotter
2. Washer
2. Loosen the seat mounting bolts slide seat to the desired
position in the adjusting slots, and tighten the
mounting bolts (Fig. 16).
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Figure 16
1. Adjustment slot
3. Lower the seat and secure with washer and hairpin
cotter (Fig. 15).
Note: Seat must be secured as described in step 3 if you
are using the ROPS and seat belt.
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3. Seat base
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2. Mounting bolt
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Adjusting the Height-of-Cut
The height-of-cut can be adjusted from 1 to 4-1/2 inch in
1/2 inch increments by relocating four hairpin cotter pins
in different hole locations.
Note: Fine adjustment can be done by removing washers.
1. To adjust, remove hairpin cotter from height-of-cut
post (Fig. 17).
2. Select hole in height-of-cut post corresponding to the
height-of-cut desired. Lift on side of deck to align
holes and insert hairpin cotter (Fig. 17).
Important
All four hairpin cotter pins must be in the
same hole location for a level cut.
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Figure 17
1. Carrier frame
2. Hairpin cotter
Tilting the Mower
The mower can be tilted up for ease of service or to
shorten unit length for transport and storage.
Caution
The mower deck is heavy and could injure
someone while raising or lowering the deck.
• Use caution when raising or or lowering deck.
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3. Height–of–Cut post
4. Washers