Operator's Manual

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 Pump lever on fuel pump (Fig. 31) until a solid
stream of fuel flows out around screw on fuel injection
pump. Tighten air bleed screw.
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To achieve a consistent, high quality-of-cut and a
uniform after cut appearance, it is important that the
reel speed controls (located under seat) be correctly
set.
Adjust the reel speed controls as follows:
 Select the height-of-cut at which the cutting
units are set.
 Choose the desired ground speed best suited for
conditions.
 Using the appropriate graph (See graph figure 33)
for 5 blade or 8 blade cutting units, determine the
proper reel speed setting.
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 To set reel speed, rotate knobs (Fig. 34) until
indicator arrows are in line with the number
designating desired setting.
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04' Reel speed can be increased or decreased to
compensate for turf conditions.
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The down pressure spring on each cutting unit lift arm
can be adjusted to compensate for different turf
conditions. Increased down pressure will help keep
the cutting units on the ground when mowing at higher
speeds and helps maintain a uniform height-of-cut in
rough conditions or in areas of thatch build up.
Each down pressure spring may be adjusted to one of
four settings. Each increment increases or decreases
down pressure on cutting unit by 8 lbs.
 Position machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting units, stop the engine, engage the parking
brakes and remove key from ignition switch.
 Remove floor plate in front of seat and open the
hood to gain access to all (5) springs.
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 Place an open end wrench on the hex shaft of the
spring bracket.