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Operating the Tractor
Figure 4. Raising & Lowering Mower
A. Mower Lift Lever
B. Mower Height Adjuster
A
B
Adjusting Mower Cutting Height -
38” & 44” Mower Decks
The mower lift lever (A, Figure 4) is used to lower the
deck to cutting position of raise the deck to transport
position.
To lower the deck, pull back slightly on the mower lift
lever (A), push it to the left and slide it down. To raise the
deck to transport pull up on the mower lift lever (A) and
lock in notch to the right. Do not cut in transport.
The cutting height adjustment knob (B, Figure 4) controls
the mower cutting height. The cutting height is infinitely
adjustable between approximately 1-1/2” and 4” (3,8-
10 cm). Turn the knob clockwise to raise the deck and
counterclockwise to lower it.
Figure 6. Cutting Height Adjustment - 40” Mowers
A. Cutting Height Lever
B. Fine Tuning Adjustment
Adjusting Mower Cutting Height -
40” Mower Decks
The mower lift lever (A, Figure 5) is used to lower the
deck to cutting position of raise the deck to transport
position.
To lower the deck, pull back slightly on the mower lift
lever (A), push it to the left and slide it down. To raise the
deck to transport pull up on the mower lift lever (A) and
lock in notch to the right. Do not cut in transport.
The cutting height adjustment lever (A, Figure 6) controls
the mower cutting height and has five positions. The
highest cutting position should be used when transporting
to and from the work site (do not cut with the lever in the
highest position). The lower four positions are used when
mowing.
Set this lever so that the deck is cutting off 1/3 the height
of the grass or less.
If the desired cutting height falls between two notches,
use the cutting height fine tuning adjuster (B) to achieve
the correct height.
A
B
Figure 5. Raising & Lowering Mower - 40” Mowers
A. Mower Lift Lever
B. Mower Height Adjuster
A
B
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