SECTION 00 -- GENERAL INFORMATION -- CHAPTER 2
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A lighter cutter bar weight will reduce the pull on the
tractor, but setting the flotation too light will prevent
the cutter bar from staying on the ground at faster
ground speeds. The cutter bar weight may be felt by
lifting the right end of the canopy support, 1.
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To adjust the flotation, do the following:
1. Fully raise the cutter bar to the transport position.
NOTE: The flotation spring may slightly rub the
canopy support top plate or the belt shielding when
the mower is in the transport position.
The hole in the flotation spring rod, 1, should be fully
visible above the upper mount to allow installation of
the flotation engagement pin, 2. If the hole is not
visible, or is only partially visible, lengthen the spring
and rod assembly as follows:
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