Yard Machines 690 series Operator's Manual

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SettingCuttingHeight GrassCollector. Selectthe positionfor the liftleverwhichgivesthe GrassCollectorModelOEM-190-063is availableasdesiredcuttingheight.Movethe deckliftindicator optionalequipmentfor lawntractorswith38' and 42"(ifso equipped)so thatthe liftlevercan be returned decks.GrassCollectorModelOEM-190-103isto the sameoositionafterit is raised. availablefor lawntractorswith46" decks.. Movethe deckwheels(if so equipped)to tl-'on^tolocationso the wheets are1l4incn abov"e;; " " NOTE: Undernormalusagebag materialis subiecttoground.Attwheetsmustbe ptacedin r'e same *::'^:'d should be checkedperiodically'Be sure to-- r'---- use only factoryauthorizedreplacementbag.retalrveoosrlron.WARNING: The mower should not beoperated without the entire grass catcheror chute deflectorfirmly installedin place.SECTION6: MAKINGADJUSTMENTSWARNING:Disconnect spark plug wires . Removethe transmissionpanelby removingtheand ground against the engine before parkingbrakeknobandtrussmachinescrews.performing any adjustments, repairs or . Loosenthe hexjam nuton the speedselectormaintenance. adjustingrod.See Figure16.. Loosenthe hexnuton the scissormountinobracket.See Fioure16.. To adjustthe positionof the seat,loosenthe fourscrewson the bottomof the seat.Slidethe seatforwardor backwardas desired.Retightenthefourscrews.RefertoFioure3.0uickAdjustmentSeat. To adjustthe positionof the seat,movethe seatadjustmentlever(locatedunderthe seat)to the leftandslidetheseatforwardor backwards.Makesureseatis lockedintoone of the six oositionsbeforeoperatingthe liwn tractor.See Figure15.HydrostaticNeutralControlThe hydrostatictransmissioncontrolis in correctadjustmentwhenthe tractordoesnotmovewiththeenginerunning,theclutchengagedandthe hydrostaticcontrolleverin the neutralposition.lf adjustmentisnecessary,followthesesteps:. Raisebothrearwheelsoff the groundby placingblocksunderthe rearf rame.ManualAdjustmentSeat Speed SelectorAdjusting Rod9 / /F i g u r e1 6. Startthe engineand runat fullthrottle.. Movehydrostaticcontrolleveruntilyoufindneutral.At thisoosition.rearwheelswillnot rotatein eitherdirection.. Depressthe clutch-brakepedaluntilthe scissorbracketscometogether.. Shutoffthe engine.. Tightenhex nuton the scissormountingbracket.. Threadthe soeedselectorrodin or out of theferruleuntilthe hydrostaticcontrolleverlinesup inneutralpositionon the speedcontrolindexbracket.. Trghtenhexjam nutagainstthe ferrule.F i g u r e1 51 5