3. Cutter deck height adjusting lever
This lever is used to raise and lower the cutter deck. To adjust the cutting
height, squeeze the handle lock and then press in and hold the set button.
Raise or lower the lever until the desired cutting height appears on the in-
dicator. At that pointi release the set button and the handle lock. Be sure the
handle lock returns to its normal position when released.
Cutting heights: 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 in.
CAUTION:
l To avoid damage to the cutter deck, always raise it fully when driving the
lawn tractor to and from the mowing area; this provides maximum ground
clearance.
l To avoid damaging or disabling the handle locking mechanism, never at-
tempt to screw the adjusting lever’s set button in or out.
SET BUTTON
4. Power Take-Off (P.T.O.1 lever
This lever engages and disengages the power take-off clutch to drive the
blades.
Lever positions: ON (Engaged)
. . . . . . . . . :. . . . . .Blades turn
OFF (Disengaged) . . . . . . . . . ..Blades stop
OFF(Disengaged)
P.T.O. LEVER
NOTE: An interlock switch prevents the engine from starting unless the
P.T.O. lever is in the OFF position.
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