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3.2.10 Stand in front of the deck and pull the unit away from the tractor or back the tractor
away from the deck.
IMPORTANT: Do not transport FrontRunner tractor without an approved Exmark front mount
attachment.
4. MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ While maintenance or adjustments are being made,
someone could start the engine.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure
you or other bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Remove the key from the ignition switch and pull the
wire(s) off the spark plug(s) before you do any
maintenance. Also push the wire(s) aside so it does not
accidentally contact the spark plug(s).
4.1 DECK RAISING AND LOWERING
4.1.1 Raising the Mower Deck into Service Position:
a) Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, engage parking brake, and turn key
to “run” position. Do not start the engine.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ Incorrectly raising or lowering a mower deck can be
dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ A dropped mower deck can result in a serious injury or
property damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Always raise and lower deck on flat, dry ground, free of
any obstructions.
♦ Always make sure the deck is securely latched in the
“up” or “down” position.
b) Fully extend the cylinder to unload the fold lock levers.
c) Rotate the fold lock levers, located on each side of the deck, to the unlocked position.
(See Figure 1)
d) Retract the cylinder and the deck will fold to approximately 50 degrees.