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To go straight, apply equal pressure to both motion control
levers (Fig. 15).
To turn, release pressure on the motion control lever
toward the direction you want to turn (Fig. 15).
To stop push the motion control levers to the neutral
position.
Stopping the Machine
To stop the machine, move the traction control levers to
neutral and move to locked position, disengage the power
take off (PTO), and turn the ignition key to off. Also set
the parking brake when you leave the machine; refer to
Setting the Parking Brake, page 19. Remember to remove
the key from the ignition switch.
Caution
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the tractor while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even if just for a few minutes.
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut
The height-of-cut is adjusted from 1-1/2 to 5 inch
(38 to 127 mm) in 1/4 inch (6 mm) increments by
relocating clevis pin into different hole locations.
1. Raise the height-of-cut lever to the transport position
(also the 5 inch (127 mm) cutting height position)
(Fig. 16).
2. To adjust, remove the clevis pin from the height-of-cut
bracket (Fig. 16).
3. Select a hole in height-of-cut bracket corresponding to
the height-of-cut desired and, insert the clevis pin
(Fig. 16).
4. Move the lever to the selected height.
Figure 16
1. Height of cut lever
Using the Lift Assist Lever
The lift assist lever is used along with the height–of–cut
lever for raising the mower. This allows for easier raising
of the mower.
1. Place your foot onto lift assist lever.
2. Press on the lift assist lever while pulling up on the
height–of–cut lever (Fig. 17).
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Figure 17
1. Lift Assist Lever
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp
Rollers
Whenever you change the height-of-cut, it is
recommended to adjust the height of the anti-scalp rollers.
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the
ignition key to off. Move levers to neutral locked
position and apply the parking brake. Remove the key.
2. After adjusting the height-of-cut, adjust the rollers by
removing the flange nut, bushing, spacer, and bolt
(Fig. 18).
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2. Clevis Pin
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