Adjusting Mower Deck Height-of-Cut

CAUTION: Rotating parts can catch fingers, loose clothing, or long hair. Wait for engine and all moving parts to stop before leaving operator’s station to adjust or service machine.

The height-of-cut (HOC) selector will adjust the cut height in 6 mm (1/4 in.) increments. To adjust, ensure the cutter deck is in the fully upright and locked position.

NOTE: Ensure both rear tires have proper air pressure. Check for even tire wear before adjusting.

The height-of-cut (HOC) selector has fourteen different settings, ranging from 38-127 mm (1-1/2-5 in.) in 6 mm (1/4 in.) increments.

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)

2. 
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   Pull the deck lift handle (A) all the way back, locking it in the upright position.

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3. 
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   Remove the HOC pin (B) from the selected hole.

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4. NOTE: Make sure the HOC pin is securely seat in both the inner and outer selector plates.

   Select the desired cut height and replace the HOC pin (B).

5. Once the proper height is set, pull back on the deck lift handle (A) and lower the lever toward the front of the machine until it stops at the set height-of-cut (HOC).