Operating Instructions
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CAUTION
An operator presence switch (seat switch)
will cause the engine to stop if the parking
brake is in the DISENGAGED position and
the operator is not in the seat. The function
of this switch should be checked by the op-
erator raising o the seat with the parking
brake lever in the DISENGAGED position
(tractor not moving and blade clutch disen-
gaged); the engine should stop. NOTE: Al-
low 1/2 second “o the seat” for the time
delay function. If the safety sys tem is not
working, it should be repaired or replaced
before operating the mower. DO NOT dis-
connect the safety switches; they are for
the operator’s protection.
WARNING
In case either of the transmission drive
belts break during operation, and if the
machine is on a slope, the machine will
freewheel down the slope. To maintain
control, immediately (1) Release the
steering levers and simultaneously (2)
Move the FSC to the NEUTRAL-PARK
position. When the machine is stopped or
moving slowly, engage the parking brake.
NOTE: The emergency stop procedure is ex-
actly the same procedure as used to normally
stop and park the machine.
ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT
WARNING
The engine must be stopped before ad-
justing cutting height. Disengage the blade
clutch (PTO), engage the parking brake,
stop the engine, and remove the ignition
key. Wait for all move ment to stop before
getting o the seat.
Cutting height is adjusted by positioning the four (4)
re tainer hitch pins in a series of six vertical holes on
the deck support pins. Lift handles have been pro-
vided on each end of the deck to assist in raising the
deck while positioning the hitch pins. Cutting heights
range from 1.5 in. (38 mm) [top holes] to 4 in. (102
mm) [bottom holes] in 1/2 in. (13 mm) incre ments.
Deck Support
Pin
Hitch Pin
Washer
Lift Handle
Cutting Height Adjustment
DS60-3 Cutting Height
WARNING
Never adjust cutting height while the mow-
er is moving. Before adjusting cutting
height or servicing, move the Forward
Speed Control (FSC) into the NEUTRAL-
PARK position, engage the parking brake,
and disengage the blade clutch (PTO).
Tractor should not be moving while adjust-
ing cutting height.
Cutting height is adjusted from operator’s seat using
the deck lift pedal to assist in raising the deck while
adjusting the cutting height hitch pin.
1. Disengage PTO and stop tractor.
2. Push down on deck lift pedal until it latches in
the full up (transport) position.
3. Select the desired cutting height by moving the
hitch pin to the location shown on the cutting
height decal.
4. Push down on the lift pedal and lift up on the
cutting height release lever. Slowly release the
pedal while lifting the lever until the deck is in
the selected cutting height position.
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