Troy-Bilt 14094 - Manual (Page 8)

Section 3
Operation
A
CAUTION
BEFORE OPERATION, REMOVE STONES,
WIRE, ETC. FROM MOWING AREA.
AVOID STRIKING PROTRUDING OBJECTS
(PIPES, ROOTS OR EARTH MOUNDS).
NEVER PLACE HANDS OR FEET UNDER
MOWER BASE WHEN ENGINE IS
RUNNING OR WHEN ATTACHMENT/PTO
DRIVE IS ENGAGED. NEVER OPERATE
MOWER WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE
PROPERLY INSTALLED. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Before operation, read tractor owner-
operator manual. Read and understand
all safety instructions before operating.
Adjust Anti-scalp Wheels
Secure front anti-scalp wheels (A, Fig. 4)
to top hole in mounting bracket when
cutting at a height less than 3". Secure to
bottom hole when cutting at a height more
than 3".
Before Operation
1. Re-check all nuts and bolts for
tightness after initial run-in of 2 to 4
hours of operation.
2. Check for loose or missing hardware.
Repair or replace as necessary.
Operation
1. Disengage attachment/PTO drive
before attempting to start engine.
2. Once engine is started and running,
operate at full throttle.
3. Engage attachment/PTO drive switch
to activate mower deck.
4. Lower mower deck (see page 9).
This tractor/mower deck comhination provides the operator with
an adjustable lift system and two cutting methods.
It Is possible to customize tractor lift mechanism and cutting method to preference.
Spring tension of lift can be increased to provide more assistance when raising
mower deck to transport position. To adjust spring tension, refer to tractor
owner/operator manual.
"Frame hung cutting" is preferred in most circumstances, specifically when cutting
on relatively flat, smooth terrain. Use "ground contour cutting" when cutting on
rough, uneven terrain. Cutting methods are described below.
Cutting Method 1:
Ground Contour Cutting
(Reguiated by Gage Wheeis)
Use "ground contour cutting" when cutting
on rough, uneven terrain. This method
allows mower deck to follow ground
contours while cutting. When "ground
contour cutting", mower deck weight is
supported by rear gage wheels. Height is
regulated by position of rear gage wheels.
To cut following ground contours:
1. Raise mower deck to transport
position. Turn height adjustment knob
(B, Fig. 6) to lowest position. Turn
knob in the (-) direction until it stops.
2. Adjust cutting height at rear gage
wheels:
a. Remove cotter spring and clevis
pin (C, Fig. 4).
b. Move each rear gage wheel (D) up
or down to select cutting height.
(Set each gage wheel to the same
height.)
c. Secure each gage wheel in position
with clevis pin (C) and cotter spring
as illustrated.
3. Cut with lift lever (E, Fig. 6) locked
down in lowered position.
NOTE: HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB
MUST BE TURNED TO LOWEST POSITION
WHEN "GROUND CONTOUR CUTTING".