2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop
before leaving the operating position.
3. Loosen, but do not remove, the 2 axle pivot bolts and
the 2 axle adjustment bolts (Figure 18).
1. Axle pivot bolt
4. Place a jack under the rear center of the engine frame.
Raise the back end of the engine frame up enough to
remove the front 2 axle adjustment bolts (Figure 18).
Note: Use jack stands to support the machine.
5. Raise or lower the engine frame with the jack so that
you can install the front 2 axle adjustment bolts in the
desired hole location (Figure 18).
Note: Use a tapered punch to help align the holes.
6. Tighten all 4 bolts and lower the mower.
7. Adjust the control rods and the brake linkages as
required. Refer to Servicing the Brakes and Adjusting
the Control Rods.
Important: You must adjust the control rods
and the brake linkage when you change the axle
positions for proper traction and brake function.
Adjusting the Caster Position
1. Using the Height-of-Cut Chart, adjust the caster
spacers to match with the axle hole selected (Figure 19).
Figure 18
2. Axle adjustment bolt
1. Latch pin
2. Spacer, 5 mm (3/16 inch)
2. Remove the latch pin, slide the caster from the support,
and change the spacers (Figure 19).
3. Install the caster in the support and insert the v pin
(Figure 19).
Adjusting the Handle Height
The handle position can be adjusted to match the operator's
height preference.
1. Remove hairpin cotter, washer and clevis pin securing
control rod fitting to idler bracket (Figure 20).
1. Control rod
2. Control rod fitting
3. Idler bracket
2. Loosen the upper flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange
nut securing handle to rear frame (Figure 21).
20
Figure 19
3. Spacer, 13 mm (1/2 inch)
Figure 20
4. Clevis pin
5. Washer
6. Hairpin cotter pin