Adjusting the Height of Cut
You can adjust the height of cut from 38 to 127 mm (1-1/2 to 5 inches) in 13 mm (1/2 inch)
increments.
1. Push the deck-lift pedal
raise the mower deck.
2. Remove the pin
bracket.
3. Insert the pin into the hole corresponding to
the desired height of cut
4. Lower the deck slowly until the lever contacts
the pin.
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers
Whenever you change the height of cut, adjust the height of the anti-scalp rollers.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade-control switch, and move the
motion-control levers outward to the P
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving
the operating position.
3. Adjust the anti-scalp rollers to match the closest height-of-cut position.
Note:
flat mowing areas.
Operating Tips
Maximize Air Circulation
For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate the engine at the F
circulation is required to thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set the height-of-cut so low
as to totally surround the mower deck in uncut grass. Always try to have 1 side of the mower
deck free from uncut grass, which allows air to be drawn into the mower deck.
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with your foot to
from the height-of-cut
.
Adjust the anti-scalp rollers so that the rollers do not touch the ground in normal,
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