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Section 6Cutter Deck HeightThe cutter deck height adjustment is made to ensure thatthe cutter deck is cutting at the height indicated on thecutting height index gauge. To check for proper deckheight, be sure that the mower is on a flat, level surfaceand the tires are properly inflated.1. Place the cutter deck in the transport position.Loosen the jam nuts on both ends of the deck heightcontrol rod. (See Figure 6.7)LANYARDLOOSEN HEREPIN54.543.532.521.514815433. Check the cutter deck cutting height by placing thelanyard pin in the 3" position on the cutting heightindex. Release the deck from the transport positionand allow the deck to move to the 3" cutting heightposition.4. Check the measurement from the floor to the cutterblade tip. If the measurement is not at 3", anadjustment can be made using the deck heightcontrol rod. (See Figure 6.7)-NOTE-If an adjustment had to be made, be sure that thecutter deck can easily be locked into thetransport position.CUTTINGHEIGHT65.5Custom-Cut Baffle AdjustmentHEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PEDAL390S014A-2Figure 6-7. Cutter Deck Height Adjustment2. Turn the control rod (See Figure 6.7) until there is a1/4" space between the rear deck stop and the top ofthe cutter deck. (See Figure 6.8). Tighten the jamnuts on the control rod.The Custom-Cut Baffle is designed to deliver optimumairflow and superior cutting performance in any type ofgrass. The Custom-Cut Baffle can be raised or loweredto precisely tailor the deck's performance for the type ofgrass being cut. The baffle can be set in three (3)different positions for optimum performance.A. 3" Position - baffle is installed using the top set ofholes on the front baffle welded inside the cutterdeck. (See Figure 6.10, Page 29). The V-Plus andAdvantage cutter decks will deliver the best qualityof-cutin very tall, wiry, tough-to-cut grass.B. 3-1/2" Position - baffle is installed using the middleset of holes on the front baffle welded inside thecutter deck. (See Figure 6.11, Page 29). For generalpurpose cutting, place the Custom Cut Baffle in the 3-1/2" position. This gives the best mix of cuttingperformance in all types of grass.DECKSTOP1/4"C. 4" Position (factory setting) - baffle is installed usingthe bottom set of holes on the front baffle weldedinside the cutter deck . (See Figure 6.12, Page 29).Placing the baffle in the 4" setting will enhance fallcutting (leaf pickup) and reduce cutter deck"blowout".390S0175-1Figure 6-8. Cutter Deck Stop28