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rear wheels on the transmission cradle (B). There is
one transmission release lever on each transmission.
The transmission release levers open and close the
transmission bypass valves.
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3. To open the transmission bypass valve (bypass position)
(C), move the transmission release lever up and pull it
towards the rear of the unit. When the second nut (D) has
passed through the hole, lower the rod down into the slot
so it will stay in the bypass position. Repeat the process
for the other side of the unit.
4. Disengage the parking brake. The unit can now be
pushed by hand.
5. After moving the unit, close the bypass valve (run
position) (E) by raising the transmission release lever so
that the back nut clears the slot, push the lever towards
the front of the unit. Repeat the process for the other side
of the unit.
Note:Both transmission release levers must be in the same
position.
Raise and Lower the Roll Bar
Follow these instructions if your model is equipped with a
folding roll bar follow the safety and operational instructions
listed below.
WARNING
Avoid serious injury or death from roll over:
• Keep roll bar in the raised position and use seat belt.
• There is no roll over protection when the roll bar is
down.
• Lower the roll bar only when necessary and NEVER
remove it.
• Do NOT use seat belt when the roll bar is down.
• Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits.
• Do NOT jump off if mower tips.
To lower the roll bar:
1. Pull the hair pin clips (A, Figure 22) out of the retainer
pins (B).
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2. Push or pull the top of the roll bar (C) forward against the
spring clips (D) and remove the retainer pins (B).
3. Lower the roll bar and reinstall the retainer pins and hair
pin clips to secure the roll bar in the down position (see
insert, Figure 22).
To raise the roll bar:
1. Pull the hair pin clips (A) out of the retainer pins (B) and
remove the retainer pins.
2. Raise the roll bar (C) until the top of the roll bar (C)
contacts the spring clips (D) on the upright tubes.
3. Push or pull the top of the roll bar forward against the
spring clips and reinstall the retainer pins and hair pin
clips to secure the roll bar in the raised position.
Attaching a Trailer
The maximum weight of a towed trailer should be less than
200 lbs (91kg). Secure the trailer with an appropriately sized
clevis pin (A, Figure 23) and clip (B).
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