Product Manual

GB - 11

Mounting and Dismounting Machine Safely

1. Step on operator’s platform (A) at the rear of machine to mount

the machine.

2. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY

section.)

3. Step off operator’s platform to dismount machine.

4. Keep operator’s platform and suspension springs clean and

free of debris.

Raising and Lowering Thigh Pad

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY

section.)

2. Adjust the pad (A) as required by lifting or lowering the pad to

where it is comfortable.

Adjusting Cutting Height

Cutting height can be adjusted from approximately 38-114 MM.

(1-1/2 - 4-1/2 in.). Each hole adjusts the height of cut (HOC) in

12 MM. (1/2 in.) increments.

1. Check tire pressure. Inflate front caster wheels to 110–138 kPa

(16–20 psi). Inflate rear tires to 69–97 kPa (10–14 psi).

2. Using a suitable lifting device, lift the rear of the machine.

3. Loosen bolts (A).

4. Loosen and remove bolts (B).

5. Move deck (C) up or down to desired height and tighten bolts

(A) to 47-54 N•m (35-40 lbf-ft).

6. Insert bolts (B) into holes and tighten to 95-108 N•m

(70-80 lbf-ft).

7. Remove lynch pin (D) and spacer bushing (E).

NOTE: Adjust caster wheel spacers to keep mower deck tilted

slightly down at the front.

8. Adjust caster wheel spacers (F) to compensate front HOC

accordingly.

9. Replace lynch pin (D) and spacer bushing (E).

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before adjusting cutting height,

stop engine and lock the park brake.

MX20095

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Machine must be safely

supported on jack stands before removing or installing

wheels. Do not use a hoist or floor jack to support the

machine.

IMPORTANT: Do not allow washer (G) to sit on caster yoke. It

must be on top of height-of-cut spacer bushings (H).

MX9257