Adjusting the Height-of-Cut
The height-of-cut can be adjusted from 38 to 127 mm
(1-1/2 to 5 inches) in 6 mm (1/4 inch) increments.
Note: Using a height-of-cut under 51 mm (2 inches)
increases the wear on the mower-deck belt. Use a
height-of-cut that is greater than 51 mm (2 inches)
whenever possible.
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Adjusting the Anti-Scalp
Rollers
Models with a 60-Inch Deck Only
Whenever you change the height-of-cut, adjust the
height of the anti-scalp rollers.
1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PT O), move
the motion-control levers to the N EUTRAL - LOCK
position, and engage the parking brake.
2. Shut of f the engine, remove the key , and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Remove the nut and bolt position the anti-scalp
rollers and install the nut and bolt.
4. Ensure that the spacers and bushings are
installed ( Figure 23 ).
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Figure 23
1. Bushing 4. Bolt
2. Anti-scalp roller 5. Nut
3. Spacer
Adjusting the Flow Bafe
Y ou can adjust the mower-discharge ow for dif ferent
types of mowing conditions. Position the cam lock
and baf e to provide the best quality of cut.
1. Disengage the PT O, move the motion-control
levers to the N EUTRAL - LOCK position, and
engage the parking brake.
2. Shut of f the engine, remove the key , and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. T o adjust the baf e, loosen the knob ( Figure 24 ).
4. Adjust the baf e and knob in the slot to the
desired discharge ow and tighten the knob.
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