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Part No. 7101665
Safety Messages
WARNING
Read, understand, and obey all the instructions and
warnings in the Operator's Manual and on the machine,
engine, and attachments before you operate this machine.
Failure to obey the safety instructions in this manual and on
the equipment could result in death or serious injury.
• Only let operators who are responsible, trained and
familiar with the instructions and physically capable to
operate the machine.
• Do not operate the machine while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
• Wear safety glasses and closed toe footwear.
• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under
the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
• Keep the machine in good working order. Replace worn
or damaged parts.
• Be careful when youservice the blades. Wrap the
blades or wear gloves. Replace damaged blades. Do
not repair or alterthe blades.
• Use full width ramps when you load and unload a
machine for transport.
• See attachment or accessory for proper wheel weights
or counterweights.
• To help prevent fires, keep machine free of grass,
leaves, or other unwanted material. Clean remaining oil
or fuel spillage. Remove fuel soaked debris and let the
machine to cool before storage.
WARNING
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless,
colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can
cause headaches, fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion,
seizures, nausea, fainting or death.
• Operate equipment ONLY outdoors.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area
through windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other
openings.
Mower
DeckRemovalandInstallation
The mower deck has been installed at the factory. See your
dealer for mower deck removal and installation.
Deck Leveling Adjustment
Determining if the Deck Leveling Needs
to be Adjusted
1. Park the unit on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO,
engage the parking brake, turn the ignition switch to OFF,
and remove the ignition key.
2. Lock the deck lift pedal in the TRANSPORT position.
Place the cutting height adjustment pin in the 4" position
and lower the deck lift pedal until the deck lift arm
contacts the cutting height adjustment pin.
3. Verify that the tires are inflated to the correct pressure:
• Front -22 psi (1,72 bar)
• Rear - 12 psi (0,83 bar)
4. Verify that the mower blades are flat, and not bent or
broken. A bent or broken blade must be replaced.
WARNING
Avoid Injury! Mower blades are sharp.
Always wear gloves when handling blades or working near
blades.
5. See Figure 1. Position the outside mower blades so they
face front-to-back.
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6. Measure (A, Figure 1)the front tip (B) of the blade from
the cutting edge to the ground.
7. Measure the rear tip (C) of the blade from the cutting
edge to the ground.
8. Repeat the process on the other side of the machine.
• The front measurements should equal 4" (10,2 cm).
• The rear measurements should equal 4-1/4" (10,8
cm).
If the measurements do not equal the measurements as
listed above, adjust the deck leveling.
Deck Leveling Adjustment
1. Place the deck height adjustment pin in the 4" (10,2 cm)
position.
2. Place 2 X 4 blocks under each corner of the mower deck
with the 3-1/2" sides being vertical. Place a 1/4" (0,64 cm)
thick spacer on top of the rear blocks.
3. Loosen the nuts (A, Figure 2) and allow the front of the
deck to rest on the 2 X 4's. Slide the chains in the slots
until the chains are tight and tighten the nuts.