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2.9.3 Blade Size: Model 32 .........16.25 (41.3 cm) - Qty. 2
Model 36 .........18.00 (45.7 cm) - Qty. 2
Model 48 .........16.25 (41.3 cm) - Qty. 3
2.9.4 Type of Drive: Manual engagement of belt with over-center lock. Blade belt tension
is adjustable via turnbuckle.
2.9.5 Blade Brake: When the blade engagement control is moved to the disengaged
position a friction brake pad stops the rotation of the blades.
2.9.6 Deck Mounting: Bolted directly to engine deck
2.9.7 Cutting Height: Adjusts in 1/4" (.64 cm) or smaller increments by various
adjustments of caster spacers, blade spacers and axle height, from 1” to 4 1/4”
(2.5 cm - 10.8 cm).
2.10 DIMENSIONS
2.10.1 Overall Width
32" 36" 48”
Discharge chute down 43.3 in (110.0 cm) 47.0 in (119.4 cm) 57.9 in (147.1 cm)
Discharge chute up
(transport only)
32.7 in (83.1 cm) 36.4 in (92.5 cm) 48.1 in (122.2 cm)
2.10.2 Overall Length
32" 36" 48”
Standard Pistol Grip Handles 78.0 in (198.1 cm) 78.0 in (198.1 cm) 73.0 in (185.4 cm)
ECS Handles 77.3 in (196.3 cm) 77.3 in (196.3 cm) 72.3 in (183.6 cm)
2.10.3 Curb Weight∗
32" 36" 48”
Standard Pistol Grip Handles 420 lbs (191 kg) 430 lbs (195 kg) 475 lbs (215 kg)
ECS Handles 435 lbs (197 kg) 446 lbs (202 kg) 490 lbs (222 kg)
∗ Weights will vary slightly depending on engine option.
2.10.4 Tread Width∗∗
32" 36" 48”
Standard Pistol Grip &
ECS Handles
32.1 in (81.4 cm) 35.6 in (90.4 cm) 35.6 in (90.4 cm)
∗∗ To outside of tires.
2.10.5 Overall Height
Standard Pistol Grip Handles 40.0 in (101.6 cm)
ECS Handles 42.1 in (106.9 cm)
2.11 TORQUE REQUIREMENTS
BOLT LOCATION TORQUE
Blade/Cutter Housing Spindle Bolt ..................................75-80 ft-lbs. (102-109 N-m)
Caster Bracket Mounts....................................................30-35 ft-lbs. (41-48 N-m)
Mower Deck/Engine Deck Mount ....................................30-35 ft-lbs. (41-48 N-m)
Engine Mounting Bolts ....................................................15-20 ft-lbs. (20-27 N-m)
Transmission Shifter Lever Nut.......................................30-35 ft-lbs. (41-48 N-m)
3. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 CONTROLS
3.1.1 Familiarize yourself with the controls and operation of the unit.
Carefully read the following information about the controls and their operation.
3.1.2 Operator Presence Control (OPC) Levers
:
Located on the upper handle assembly directly above the handle grips. When
these levers are depressed, the OPC system senses that the operator is in the
normal operator's position. When the levers are released, the OPC system
senses that the operator has moved from the normal operating position and
