3. With a second person holding the handlebar grips firmly,
loosen and remove bolts (A) from both sides of machine.
4. With bolts removed from machine, tilt rear of machine up
or down by handlebar grips to accommodate height
desired.
NOTE: The cut height range is set by the way the upper
traction deck is bolted to the mower deck.
• Bolting the upper traction deck holes to the lower
mower deck holes sets the cut height range at 89-
108mm (3.5-4.25 in.).
• Bolting the upper traction deck holes to the upper
mower deck holes sets the cut height range at 64-
83mm (2.5-3.25 in.).
• Bolting the lower traction deck holes to the upper
mower deck holes sets the cut height range at 38-
57mm (1.5-2.25 in.).
5. Insert bolts into desired holes and tighten to 81-109N•m
(60-80 lb-ft).
6. Front mower deck height can be adjusted by moving
shims (B). Each shim is equal to 13mm (0.5 in.) of
adjustment.
OPERATING
A
MX9269
B
MX9257
Operating - 10
Using the Fuel Shutoff Valve
Move the fuel shutoff valve to the on position for normal
operation. Move the fuel shutoff valve to the off position
when the machine is not in use, transported or trailered.
Moving the Machine Manually
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! With the machine in
neutral, the machine will have unrestricted
motion.
• The machine may free-wheel out of control
when in neutral position and on an incline.
• Park the machine on a level surface before
moving machine into neutral position.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Transmission damage
may occur if the machine is moved or towed
incorrectly:
• Move unit by hand only.
• Do not use another vehicle to move unit.
• Do not tow unit.
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
section.)
2. Move transmission drive/bypass/park brake selector into
neutral position.
3. Push machine to desired location. Due to internal
hydraulic system resistance, the machine will move slowly.
4. Move transmission drive/bypass/park brake selector into
park brake position.