g006787Figure 111. Hairpin cotter and clevis pin5. Loosen the locknuts on the rear studs of theFRS baffles.g025242Figure 121. PTO guard removed forclarity2. Loosen the locknuts.6. Raise the mower deck; refer to Raising theMower Deck into the Service Position (page 17).7. Remove the bolt and washer at the front of eachFRS baffle (Figure 13).8. Rotate the baffles into the desired position andinstall the bolt and washer.g007577Figure 131. Baffles—closed position2. Baffles—open position3. Bolt4. Washer5. Baffles9. Lower the mower deck; refer to Lowering theMower Deck to the Operating Position (page 18).10. Slightly tighten the locknuts on the rear studsof the FRS baffles.Note: The locknuts on the rear studs may beleft slightly loose if you anticipate adjusting thebaffle frequently.11. Install the PTO guard using the clevis pins andhairpin cotters removed in step 3.The Safety-InterlockSystemCAUTIONIf the safety-interlock switches aredisconnected or damaged, the machine couldoperate unexpectedly, causing personalinjury.• Do not tamper with the interlock switches.• Check the operation of the interlockswitches daily and replace any damagedswitches before operating the machine.19