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Figure 5. Mowing Height Adjustment
A. Cutting Height Adjustment Pin
B. Deck Lift Foot Pedal
C. Deck Lift Lock Lever
B
A
OPTIONAL
POSITION
A
B
C
Figure 6. Foot Pedal Adjustment
A. Deck Lift Foot Pedal
B. Pedal Mount Tab
C. Pedal Mount Hardware
Mowing Height Adjustment
The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 5) controls
the mower cutting height. The cutting height is adjustable
between 1-3/4” (4,4 cm) and 5” (12,7 cm) in 1/4” (0,64 cm)
increments.
1. Depress the deck lift foot pedal (B) until it locks into the
5” (12,7 cm) position.
2. Place the cutting height adjustment pin in the desired
cutting height.
3. Depress the deck lift foot pedal then push the lock lever
(C) towards the right to release the lock.
4. Release the deck lift foot pedal until it comes to rest
against the cutting height adjustment pin.
Foot Pedal Adjustment
The deck lift foot pedal can be adjusted to accommodate the
operator’s height for optimal comfort.
To Adjust Pedal Position:
1. Remove the foot pedal (A, Figure 6) from the pedal
mount tab (B).
2. Remove the pedal mount hardware (C) and rotate the
tab 180 degrees.
3. Reinstall the pedal mount hardware and tighten securely.
4. Reinstall the foot pedal on the pedal mount tab in the
proper orientation as shown in Figure 6.
Operation
Pushing the Rider by Hand
1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn the
ignition OFF, and remove the key.
2. Lift the seat plate to gain access to the hydraulic pumps.
3. To disengage the pumps (free-wheel position), turn the
hydraulic release valves (A, Figure 4) located on the
pumps counter-clockwise a maximum of 2 full turns.
4. Disengage the parking brake.
The rider can now be pushed by hand.
5. After moving the rider, re-engage the pumps (drive
position) by turning the release valves clockwise and
tighten to 80-120 in. lbs. (9.04 - 13.56 Nm) of torque.
Figure 4. Hydraulic System By-Pass
A. Hydraulic Release Valve (left-hand pump shown)
A
NOTICE
• Towing the unit will cause hydraulic pump and wheel
motor damage.
• Do NOT tow rider.
• Do NOT use another vehicle to push or pull this unit.
Not for
Reproduction