Scag Power Equipment STT61V-25KBD-SS - Manual (Page 31)

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Section 6
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To prevent the cutter deck from teetering, all four
(4) cutter deck hanging chains must have tension
on them. If all four chains do not have tension on
them and the deck teeters, you must readjust the
cutter deck as outlined in the procedures above.
CUTTER DECK HEIGHT
The cutter deck height adjustment is made to ensure
that the cutter deck is cutting at the height indicated on
the cutting height index gauge. To check for proper deck
height, be sure that the mower is on a flat, level surface
and the tires are properly inflated.
Place the cutter deck in the transport position. 1.
Loosen the jam nuts on both ends of the deck height
control rod. See Figure 6-7.
390S014A-2
CUTTING HEIGHT
6 5.5
5 4.5
4 3.5
3 2.5
2 1.5
1 481 543
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PEDAL
LANYARD
PIN
LOOSEN HERE
Cutter Deck Height Adjustment Figure 6-7.
Turn the control rod, (See Figure 6-7), until there is a 2.
1/4" space between the rear deck stop and the top of
the cutter deck. See Figure 6-8. Tighten the jam nuts
on the control rod.
1/4"
DECK
STOP
390S0175-1
Cutter Deck Stop Figure 6-8.
Check the cutter deck cutting height by placing the 3.
lanyard pin in the 3" position on the cutting height
index. Release the deck from the transport position
and allow the deck to move to the 3" cutting height
position.
Check the measurement from the floor to the 4.
cutter blade tip. If the measurement is not at 3",
an adjustment can be made using the deck height
control rod. See Figure 6-7.
- NOTe -
If an adjustment had to be made, be sure that the
cutter deck can easily be locked into the transport
position.