Troy-Bilt 14094 - Manual (Page 9)

Operation (continued)
Cutting Method 2:
Frame Hung Cutting (Reguiated by
Height Adjustment Knob)
"Frame hung cutting" reduces wear on
mower deck and is recommended when
cutting over smooth terrain. With this
method, mower deck hangs from tractor
frame. If deck contacts a bump, front anti­
scalp wheels and rear gage wheels contact
ground and lift deck to avoid scalping.
When mower deck has passed bump, deck
returns to hanging position.
To cut with mower hanging from frame:
1. Raise mower deck and lock into
transport position.
2. Adjust cutting height at height
adjustment knob (B, Fig. 4 & 6):
Turn knob in the (+) direction to
raise cutting height. Turn knob in
the (-) direction to lower cutting
height.
After cutting height is selected,
lower attachment. Set rear gage
wheel ground clearance to 1/4".
See Fig. 5. Lift gage wheel up
(about one hole more) to clear
ground by 1/4".
c. Check cutting height. Raise
attachment and repeat step 2 if
necessary.
3. Cut with lift lever (E, Fig. 6) locked
down in lowered position.
a.
b.
Set Gage Wheel
to Avoid Scalping
(Frame Hung Cutting Only)
Fig. 5
Raise or Lower Mower Deck
To raise or lower mower deck, first unlock
lift, then raise or lower lever.
1. Unlock lift.
TO UNLOCK LIFT WHEN IN RAISED
POSITION: Pull lift lever (E, Fig. 6) up
slightly to unload lift mechanism.
Press button at front of lift lever to
release lock.
TO UNLOCK LIFT WHEN IN LOWERED
POSITION: Push lift lever (E) down
slightly to unload lift mechanism.
Press button at front of lever to release
lock.
2. Raise or lower lift lever.
TO RAISE OR LOWER LIFT: Release
button. Pull lift lever (E) up to raise
attachment, push down to lower
attachment. To lock, push lever
completely down (or up) until button
pops out.
TO LOCK LIF DOWN: Push lever
completely down until button pops out.
Mow at Fuii Throttie
Always run engine at full throttle for best
performance. Running engine at low
throttle settings can cause engine to
overheat by reducing air flow and may
discharge battery.
Mowing Tips
If grass is longer than usual, cut at a
reduced ground speed and a higher
cutting height. Make two passes if
necessary. Resume cutting at usual
height in a few days. If grass is extremely
long, cut 1/2 to 3/4 of normal cutting
width, overlapping previous cutting path.
Always overlap left wheel tracks of
previous cut to allow blades to cut grass
which was tramped down by wheels. This
practice helps reduce uncut patches.
Avoid cutting wet grass. Wet grass, when
cut, may form clumps.
During a hot and dry season, allow grass
to grow longer - allowing roots to
penetrate deeper. Longer grass keeps soil
cooler and holds moisture better.
Raise or iower mower deck
Attachment Lift
in Lowered Position
Attachment Lift
in Raised Position
Fig. 6