John Deere GT2554 - Manual (Page 15)

Operating - 11
OPERATING
Adjusting Seat
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1. Tip seat forward and loosen two knobs (A) to slide seat
assembly forward or rearward to most comfortable operator
position.
2. Tighten knobs after adjustment to keep seat in place.
Adjusting Cutting Height
NOTE: Adjust mower gage wheels after changing
cutting height.
Cutting height can be adjusted from approximately 25–100
mm (1–4 in.).
When lift lever is in transport (upper) position (lift lever
completely back), cutting height is approximately 100 mm
(4 in.).
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Knob (A) has cutting height identification numbers
embossed in it. To change or attain cutting height desired:
• Pull lift lever completely back to transport (upper)
position.
• Turn cutting height knob (A) to desired cutting height
position. Mower will be at this cutting height each time it is
lowered.
Adjusting Mower Gage Wheels
1. Check machine tire pressure. Inflate tires to correct
pressure.
2. Raise mower lift lever to transport (upper) position and
adjust cutting height.
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3. Remove bolt (A), bushing (B), washer (C), and tighten
with nut (D).
4. Move mower gage wheels, one on each side, to one of
four holes for desired position.
5. Install bolt and tighten with nut.
6. Move lift lever forward to mowing (lower) position.
7. Bottom of gage wheels should be approximately 6-13
mm (1/4-1/2 in.) from ground when properly adjusted.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Lift lever must be in
TRANSPORT (upper) position before turning cutting
height knob.
A
A
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before adjusting gage
wheels:
Stop engine.
Remove key.
Wait for blades to stop.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Mower gage wheels
must not ride on ground to support mower weight.
Adjust gage wheels each time cutting height is
changed.
D
C
A
A