Stop the motor and remove the start key. Allow blades
to come to a complete stop.
Raise the cutting deck to the desired height setting.
Remove nut and bolt holding cutting deck wheel in place.
Move wheel to desired position. Available hole positions
are 1.5 in. (A), 1.75 in. (B) and 2.25 in. (C).
Replace bolt and nut; tighten securely. Torque nut to
4 – 6 ft. lbs.
Repeat with remaining cutting deck wheel, making sure
both wheels are installed in the same position.
REMOVING THE CUTTING DECK
See Figures 19 - 21.
If desired, the cutting deck can be removed from the mower
to make accessing the blades easier when changing.
WARNING:
Wear heavy gloves at all times while handling the cutting
deck. Keep hands and fingers clear of pinch points.
Move the mower to a level surface. Make sure the joystick
is in the locked, neutral position and the blade engage
knob is down.
Stop the motor, remove the start key, and set the parking
brake.
Lower the cutting deck to its lowest position.
Insert auto stop plug immediately above the deck height
adjustment lever as shown.
WARNING:
The cutting deck lift is spring-assisted and under tension.
Serious personal injury can occur if the spring-assisted
deck lift is released suddenly. Always use the auto stop
plug to secure the deck height adjustment lever in place
while removing or installing the deck. Keep hands and
fingers below and away from deck lift at all times.
AUTO STOP
PLUG
DECK LIFT
MAINTENANCE
Fig. 19
23 — English
CABLE
CABLE
HOOK
Fig. 20
LATCH
CUTTING
DECK
Fig. 21