recommended pressures are as follows:
Drive wheels tire pressure....................8 - 12 psi
Gauge wheels tire pressure.................12 - 16 psi
WARNING: Stop engine. Make sure deck
clutch is disengaged. Lock neutral lock lever
before leaving machine.
2. Park the unit on a flat surface.
3. Set the deck at a cutting height of 4”.
4. For a quick check of height adjustments: Measure
from level surface to top of mower deck (as indicated
in Fig. 3-8) and subtract 5-1/8” ±1/8” (130 mm). The
balance will be blade height.
5. The front right and left corner of the deck plate should
be 9-1/8” ± 1/8” from the floor. If not, move gauge
wheel spacers (Fig. 3-8):
— If front of deck is too low, move gauge wheel
spacers from the top to the bottom.
— If front of deck is too high, move gauge wheel
spacers from bottom to top.
This may need to be done on each side.
6. The right and left rear of the deck plate should measure
1/8” - 5/16” higher than the front of the blades. Use the
ball joints on the rear deck height pins to adjust the
rear deck height. (See Fig. 3-10)
Loosen the jam nut and rotate the pin clockwise to
raise the rear of the deck or rotate the pin counter-
clockwise to lower the rear of the deck. Once the pitch
of the deck is adjusted, lock the pins in place by
retightening the jam nuts.
Deck cutting height adjustment
Deck height is adjustable from 1” to 4” (2.54 cm - 10.16
cm) in 1/4” increments. The holes in the height adjusting
pins are spaced at 1/2” intervals. When the clevis pin is
placed in the uppermost hole of the height adjusting pin,
with the two spacers under it, the cutting height is at 1”.
(Fig. 3-9) NOTE: There should always be at least one
spacer under the clevis pin.
If the clevis pin is placed in one of these holes, with one
spacer between the hair pin and the deck carrier height
adjusting bracket, then the deck height will be set at one of
the following: 1-1/4”, 1-3/4”, 2-1/4”, 2-3/4”, 3-1/4” or 3-
3/4”.
If the two spacers are placed between the clevis pin and
the deck carrier height adjusting bracket (Fig. 3-9), then the
deck height will be set at one of the following: 1”, 1-1/2”,
2”, 2-1/2”, 3”, 3-1/2” or 4”.
Mower deck operation
DANGER: Never attempt to make any
adjustments to the mower deck while the engine
is running or with the deck drive clutch engaged.
Mower blades cannot be seen and are located
very close to deck housing. Fingers and toes can
be cut off instantly.
With the engine running, engage the deck clutch switch
(Fig. 3-2) and advance engine throttle to full rpm.
NOTE: Engaging the deck clutch at high engine rpm or
when under heavy load (in tall grass for example) can cause
belts to slip, resulting in premature wear or possible damage.
Operating suggestions
DANGER: Prior to operating the unit the
operator should be thoroughly familiar with the
proper use and operation of the equipment,
should have read the manual completely and
thoroughly, and should have attempted slow
moving maneuvers to become familiar with the
operation of the equipment before attempting
normal speed operation. An untrained and
inexperienced operator should not mow on
slopes or on uneven terrain.
WARNING: Do not operate the equipment
while wearing sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers,
shorts or any type of loose fitting clothing.
Always wear long pants, safety glasses and
safety shoes when operating this machine.
WARNING: The unit’s H-bar handle is very
responsive: Easy does it! For smooth operation,
rotate handle slowly, avoid sudden movement.
Skill and ease of operation come with practice
and experience.
Inexperienced operators may have a tendency to
oversteer and lose control. Slow-moving practice
maneuvers are recommended to become familiar with these
characteristics before attempting normal speed operation.
WARNING: Sharp depressions or raised
obstacles (such as gutters or curbs) should not be
directly approached at high speed in an attempt
to “jump” them as the operator could lose control
of the equipment. If the depression or obstacle
can not be avoided, approach at a slow speed and
angle one drive wheel at the obstruction.
778845 Rev. 7/04
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