Adjusting the Turf-Compensation Spring
The turf-compensation spring transfers weight from the front to the rear roller. This helps
to reduce a wave pattern in the turf, also known as marcelling or bobbing.
IMPORTANT
Make spring adjustments with the cutting unit mounted to the traction unit, pointing
straight ahead and lowered to the ground.
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1. Make sure that the hairpin cotter is installed
in the rear hole in the spring rod
.
2. Tighten the hex nuts
on the front end of the
spring rod until the compressed length of the
spring is 12.7 cm (5 inches) for 5-inch cutting
units or 15.9 cm (6.25 inches) for 7-inch cutting
units.
Note: When operating on rough terrain,
decrease the spring length by 12.7 mm (1/2
inch). This slightly decreases the ground
following.
Cutting Grass with the Machine
1. Disengage the parking brake, disengage the PTO, and raise the cutting units.
2. Drive the machine to the mowing area.
3. Park the machine approximately 6 m (20 ft) off the fairway, facing the intended mowing
direction.
4. Lower the cutting units completely with the lift/lower control lever.
5. Engage the PTO.
Note: The cutting units will not start.
Note: The engine speed automatically rises to high idle when you lower the cutting
units and activate the PTO switch.
6. Tap the lift/lower control lever rearward to lift the cutting units to the turnaround position.
Note: Tapping the lift/lower control lever without holding it raises the cutting units to the
turnaround position and stops the rotation of the reels until the cutting units are lowered.
7. Using the traction pedal, approach the mowing area slowly.
8. Once you reach the edge of the mowing area to start mowing, lower the cutting units
with the lift/lower control lever.
Note: Practice to ensure the cutting units do not lower early or mow an unintended
area.
9. Complete the mowing pass.
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