Use and Care Manual
48A, 48HC, 54A, 54HC and 60HC Mower Decks
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Position 1 (A) 25 - 38 mm (1 - 1-1/2 in.) Height of Cut
Position 2 (B) 38 - 50 mm (1-1/2 - 2 in.) Height of Cut
Position 3 (C) 50 - 76 mm (2 - 3 in.) Height of Cut
Position 4 (D) 76 - 101 mm (3 - 4 in.) Height of Cut
• Remove nut (E) using height-of-cut tool or 13 mm wrench. Pull
carriage bolt (F) out until end of bolt clears the outer wall of the
gauge wheel bracket (G), then slide bolt and wheel assembly to the
desired position. Push bolt back through outer wall of bracket. Install
nut (E) and tighten to specication.
Specication
Mower Wheel Nut — Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 N·m (18 lb.-ft.)
62C Mower Deck
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Position 1 (A) 25—44 mm (1—1-3/4 in.) Height of Cut
Position 2 (B) 50—69 mm (2—2-3/4 in.) Height of Cut
Position 3 (C) 76—101 mm (3—4 in.) Height of Cut
• Remove carriage bolt (D) and nut (E). Move wheel (F) and axle (G) to
proper hole position. Secure with carriage bolt and nut. Tighten nut to
specication.
Specication
Mower Wheel Nut — Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 N·m (18 lb.-ft.)
Testing Safety Systems
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes contain
carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death.
Do not run an engine in an enclosed area, such as a garage,
even with doors or windows opened.
Move the machine to an outside area before running the
engine.
The safety systems installed on your machine should be checked
before each machine use. Be sure you have read the machine operator
manual and are completely familiar with the operation of the machine
before performing these safety system checks.
Use the following checkout procedures to check for normal operation of
machine.
If there is a malfunction during one of these procedures, do not operate
machine. See your authorized dealer for service.
Perform these tests in a clear open area. Keep bystanders away.
Testing Park Brake Switch
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Sit on seat.
3. Unlock the park brake.
4. Try to start engine.
Result: Engine must not crank. If engine cranks, there is a problem
with your safety interlock circuit.
Testing Park Brake
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Lock the park brake.
3. Engage bypass valve control.
4. Try to push machine manually.
Result: Park brake must prevent machine from moving. If machine
moves, see your authorized dealer for service.
NOTE: When testing is complete, disengage bypass valve control prior
to returning machine to service.
Testing Mower Engagement (PTO) Switch
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Sit on seat.
3. Lock the park brake.
4. Engage the mower.
Operating
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