1. Raise the height-of-cut lever to the transport position
(also the 5 inch (127 mm) cutting height position)
(Fig. 16).
2. To adjust, remove the clevis pin from the height-of-cut
bracket (Fig. 16).
3. Select a hole in height-of-cut bracket corresponding to
the height-of-cut desired and, insert the clevis pin
(Fig. 16).
4. Move the lever to the selected height.
Figure 16
1. Height of cut lever
Using the Lift Assist Lever
The lift assist lever is used along with the height-of-cut
lever for raising the deck. This allows for easier raising of
the deck.
1. Place your foot onto the lift assist lever.
2. Press on the lift assist while pulling up on the
height-of-cut lever (Fig. 17).
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Figure 17
1. Lift assist lever
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2. Clevis Pin
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Adjusting the Anti-Scalp
Rollers
Whenever you change the height-of-cut, it is
recommended to adjust the height of the anti-scalp rollers.
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the
ignition key to off. Move levers to neutral locked
position and apply the parking brake. Remove the key.
2. After adjusting the height-of-cut, adjust the rollers by
removing the flange nut, bushing, spacer, and bolt
(Figures 18, 19 and 20).
Note: The two middle rollers will not have a spacer
(Fig. 19).
3. Select a hole so the anti–scalp roller is positioned to
the (Figures 18, 19 and 20).
4. Install the flange nut bushing, spacer, and bolt. Torque
to 40–45 ft–lb (54–61 N m) (Figures 18, 19 and 20).
5. Repeat this adjustment on the other anti–scalp rollers.
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Figure 18
1. Anti–scalp roller
2. Spacer
3. Bushing
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4. Flange Nut
5. Bolt