Operating Instructions32Cutting height is adjusted by positioning the four re-tainer hitch pins in a series of seven vertical holes onthe deck support pins. Lift handles have been pro-vided on each end of the deck to assist in raising thedeck while positioning the hitch pins. Cuttingheights range from 1 in. (25 mm) [top holes] to 4 in.(102 mm) [bottom holes] in 1/2 in. (13 mm) incre-ments.Cutting Height AdjustmentTRANSMISSION LOCKOUTIMPORTANT: DO NOT TOW this mower with thetransmission lockout engaged. Towing can produceexcessive internal pressure and damage the trans-mission.To move the mower with the engine NOT running(dead battery, maintenance, etc.), the hydrostatictransmissions are unlocked (released).1. Raise the body.2. Lift the transmission lockout lever on both theRH and LH transmissions and secure into placewith the locking cam.3. The mower will “freewheel” with the levers in theLOCKOUT position. The levers must be in thehighest position to completely unlock the trans-missions.Lockout Lever - Freewheel Position4. After moving the mower, release the lockingcam, placing the lever DOWN in the normal OP-ERATING position. Make sure the transmissionlockout plunger on the side of the transmissioncase (activated by the lockout lever) is com-pletely released, otherwise the transmissionoperation will be erratic.Lockout Lever - Normal Operating PositionHitch PinDeck SupportPinLift HandleCam inLOCKOUTPositionPlungerDepressedLockout LeverCam inUNLOCKEDPositionLockout LeverPlungerReleased
