Operation
Adjusting the Striping
Height
To change the striping effect of the mower deck, raise
or lower the wiper height by adjusting the striping
bracket position. For best results, set the bottom edge
of the wiper to 6 to 13 mm (1/4 to 1/2 inch) below the
bottom of the deck
(Figure
Important:
Applying excessive downward
pressure with the striping bracket may damage
turf and the striping kit.
Important:
To avoid damage to landscaping and
the striping bracket, avoid close trimming with the
striping kit installed. Replace the wiper yearly, or
more often as wear requires.
Important:
Avoid obstacles that can damage
the kit. Temporarily lift the deck to the transport
position when performing turns or moving in
reverse.
Important:
Raise the mower deck with the
striping kit installed to the transport position
when not in use to avoid damaging the wiper.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and engage the parking
brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Loosen the 2 washer-head screws
(self-threading) that secure the striping
bracket
(Figure
5).
4.
Adjust the striping bracket position as follows:
•
Increase the striping effect by lowering the
striping bracket until the desired striping
effect is attained
•
Decrease the striping effect by raising the
striping bracket until the desired striping
effect is attained
5.
Ensure the striping bracket is adjusted level to
the ground.
6.
Tighten the 2 washer-head screws
(self-threading) that secure the striping
bracket
(Figure
5).
5).
(Figure
5).
(Figure
5).
Striping Height Adjustment
1. Striping bracket
6
Figure 5
2. Wiper
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