Use and Care Manual

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3. Remove two bolts and nuts and raise or lower each control lever to
your comfort level.
• For highest lever position, use holes (A).
• For lowest lever position, use holes (B).
4. You can also adjust each motion control lever slightly forward or
rearward (C) within slotted holes.
Adjusting Cutting Height
Cutting height can be adjusted from approximately 25-100 mm (1-4 in.).
When mower deck is in transport position cutting height is
approximately 100 mm (4 in.).
1. Check tire pressure and adjust as needed.
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2. Raise mower deck:
• Z500 Series with 48A, 54A or 62C Mower Decks: Pull upward
on mower deck lift lever (A) and push lever outward to lock in
raised position.
• Z500 Series with 48HC, 54HC or 60 HC Mower Decks: Push
down on lift pedal (B), and pull upward on mower deck lift lever
(A) until in fully raised position.
3. Insert the pin (C) in the proper hole for the desired height of cut.
4. Lower mower deck:
• Z500 Series with 48A, 54A or 62C Mower Decks: Lift slightly
on mower deck lift lever, pull lever slightly toward center, and
lower lift lever (A) onto pin (C).
• Z500 Series with 48HC, 54HC or 60 HC Mower Decks: Place
foot on lift pedal (B) and release lift pedal rearward while
lowering mower deck lift lever (A) onto pin (C).
Adjusting Mower Level
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous.
Before adjusting or servicing mower:
• Disconnect spark plug wire(s) or battery negative (-) cable
to prevent engine from starting accidentally.
• Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or
working near blades.
NOTE: Mower wheels should not contact the ground when leveling the
deck.
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Inate tires to the correct pressure.
3. Position caster wheels to the forward driving position.
4. Set mower to preferred cutting height, and lower deck into the
mowing position.
5. Measure mower level (side-to-side).
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A convenient leveling gauge (A) (AM130907) is available from your dealer.
a. Position mower blades as follows and measure from each
outside blade tip (B) to the level surface.
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b. Turn left blade (C) as shown. Hold belt and turn right blade (D)
as shown. Take measurement for both blades.
The difference between blade measurements must not be more
than 3 mm (1/8 in.).
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