Raising and Lowering Mower

The machine can be equipped with a mechanical or hydraulic lift system. The height-of-cut control is the same for both systems.


Mechanical Lift System

IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage when using the mechanical lift system. To prevent unintended operation, do not connect any implement or attachment to the three point hitch when the machine is being used for mowing operations.

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Model 1023E shown

A - Rock Shaft Control Lever

A mechanical mower lift kit is connected to the machine rock shaft and operates with the control lever (A). See the machine operator’s manual for operating instructions for your specific tractor.


Hydraulic Mower Lift System

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Model 1023E Shown

A - SCV Lever

B - To Raise the Mower

C - To Lower the Mower

A hydraulic mower lift system operates independently of the machine rockshaft and operates by the machine SCV lever (A). See the machine operator’s manual for operating instructions for your specific model.

To raise the mower:

  1. Pull the SCV lever to the left to raise the mower (B).

  2. Make height-of-cut adjustment, if necessary.

To lower the mower:

Lower the mower (C) by pushing the SCV lever slightly to the right. Avoid engaging the regeneration function, do not push the lever fully to the right.


Height-of-Cut Adjustment

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L—M—H Style Height-of-Cut Label

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1—4 Style Height-of-Cut Label

A - Height-of-Cut Control

B - Install Position

The mower height-of-cut is adjusted with the control (A) on the left side of the operator. Raise and hold the mower to its highest position using the lift system and adjust the height-of cut control as follows:

• Install (B)—Turn the control to this position to lower the mower lift mechanism whenever removal or installation of the mower is required.

• Height-of-Cut Range—Turn the control to any position in this range to select the desired height-of-cut.

  • L—M—H Style Height-of-Cut Label
  • 1—4 Style Height-of-Cut Label

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