3.
Attach the hose coupler to the water port on the left of
your deck surface. See Figure 6-2.
Figure 6-2
4.
Turn the water on.
5.
While sitting in the operator's position on the tractor, start the
engine and place the throttle in the FAST
6.
Engage the PTO.
7.
Remain in the operator's position with the cutting deck
engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the
underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse.
8.
Disengage the PTO.
9.
Turn the ignition key to the STOP
tractor's engine off.
10.
Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the
water port on your deck's surface
11.
After cleaning your deck with the Smart Jet™ system, return
to the operator's position and engage the PTO. Keep the
cutting deck running for a minimum of two minutes, allowing
the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry.
Tires
WARNING!
Never exceed the maximum inflation
pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.
Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer's recommended
or maximum psi. Do not overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could
cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly.
Adjustments
Adjusting RH & LH Drive Control Levers
The RH and LH drive control levers can be adjusted up or down
and forward or backward for the comfort of the operator.
The drive control levers can be placed in either of two height
positions, and/or can be moved forward or rearward within the
range of the slot in each lower arm..
To adjust the drive control lever height, proceed as follows:
1.
2.
position.
Adjustment
position to turn the
3.
4.
5.
To adjust the drive control levers forward/rearward, proceed as
follows:
1.
2.
3.
WARNING!
Shut the engine off, remove the
ignition key and engage the parking brake before
making adjustments. Protect your hands by using
heavy gloves when handling the blades.
Remove the upper hex screw and flat washer securing the
lever to the pivot bracket.
While supporting the control lever to keep it from falling,
remove the hex screw and flat washer from the bottom of the
control lever and lower arm. Refer to Figure 6-3.
Control Lever
Lower Arm
Height
Holes
Figure 6-3
Reposition the control lever to align with the other set of
holes in the lower arm and insert the hex screw through
the flat washer and into the lower arm. Tighten the hex
screw until snug.
Insert the hex screw through the flat washer and through
the control lever slot and the lower arm. Do not tighten now.
If you are going to adjust the control levers forward or rearward,
proceed to the next step. If not, fully tighten the hex screw.
If not already loose, loosen the hex screw and rotate the
control lever either forward or rearward to the desired
position. See Figure 6-3.
NOTE: If the control lever is too tight to move, slightly
loosen the hex crew at the bottom of the control lever.
Tighten the hex screw to fix the control lever in the
adjusted position
Repeat the above procedure to adjust the other control
lever into the same position. Adjust so that both levers are
even with each other when in the neutral position.
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Hex Screw
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