GB - 15
Cylinder Stops (992150, 154, 156, 159,
160, 163, 164, 166, 167, 168, 170)
Ensure the same cutting height after raising
mower deck to clear an obstacle. Cylinder
stops are stored on a post behind hydraulic
lift cylinder and come in two sizes: 11/32 in.
and 11/16 in. (8.73 mm and 17.5 mm).
1. Remove cylinder stops from post and
snap onto lift cylinder rod.
2. Push lift lever forward until cylinder rests
against cylinder stops.
Mower Lift Pedal (992152, 161, 162,
165, 175, 176)
Mower lift pedal raises and lowers the mower
deck for transporting the unit and for setting
the cutting height.
To Transport: Push mower lift pedal (1) all
the way forward until lift lock (2) engages.
To Set Cutting Height: Put cutting height
adjustment pin in desired hole. Push mower
lift pedal (1) forward and hold while pushing
down on the lift lock (2). Slowly lower mower
lift pedal (1) until deck lift contacts cutting
height adjustment pin.
NOTE: See STEERING LEVER HANDLE
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT on page 30 to adjust
the force required to lift the mower deck.
Seat Adjustment Lever
Pull lever out and slide seat to desired
position. Release lever to lock seat into
position.
Seat Suspension Adjustment Knob
To make seat more firm turn knob clockwise.
To make seat less firm turn knob counter
clockwise.
Axle Locks
For a solid front axle, install axle locks on
front axle. For a pivoting front axle, remove
axle locks from front axle and store on unit
(figure 6).
FILLING FUEL TANK
To add fuel to fuel tank:
1. Place unit in an open or well-ventilated
area.
2. Shut off engine and allow to cool.
3. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area to
prevent dirt from entering fuel tank.
4. Remove fuel cap.
NOTE: If unit runs out of fuel on diesel
models (992156, 160), the engine must be
primed prior to starting the engine. Refer to
Engine Manual for detailed instructions.
5. Fill fuel tank to within 1 in. (2.54 cm)
below bottom of filler neck.
NOTE: Refer to Engine Manual for proper
fuel type and tank capacity.
6. Replace fuel cap and tighten.
7. Clean up any spilled fuel.
GASOLINE
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS use gasoline that
meets the following guidelines:
• Clean, fresh gasoline.
• A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91
RON). High altitude use may require a
different octane. Consult your engine
manual.
• Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol
(gasohol) or up to 15% MTBE (methyl
tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable.
• Use of any gasoline other than those
approved above may void the engine
warranty. If the pumps are not marked
for the content of alcohol or ethers,
check ethanol and MTBE levels with
the fuel supplier.
CAUTION: AVOID PINCH
POINTS. Always use the T-portion
of the cylinder stop when
removing or installing the cylinder
stops.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand entire Safety
section before proceeding.
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2
3
Figure 6
1. Axle Lock
Storage
2. Axle Locks
Installed
3. Front Axle
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