Adjusting the Turf-Compensation Spring (continued)
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1. Make sure that the hairpin is installed in the
rear hole in the spring rod
.
Note: When servicing the cutting unit, move
the hairpin to the spring-rod hole next to the
turf-compensation spring
.
2. Tighten the hex nuts
on the front end of the
spring rod until the compressed length of the
spring is 15.9 cm (6.25 inches).
Note: When operating on rough terrain
decrease the spring length by 13 mm (1/2
inch). Ground following will be slightly decreased.
Note: The turf compensation setting will need to be reset if the HOC setting or the
Aggressiveness of Cut setting is changed.
Cutting Grass with the Machine
1. Drive the machine to the mowing area and align the machine outside the cutting area for
the first cutting pass.
2. Ensure that the PTO switch is set to the D
ISENGAGE position.
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Engine-speed switch
PTO switch Mow/raise control lever
3. Use your foot to move the lever for the mow-speed limiter forward, to the MOW position.
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Mow-speed limiter
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