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MOVING MACHINE WITHOUT
POWER
(Refer to Fig. 7)
The integrated transmissions are equipped
with a bypass valve that allows the machine
to be moved without power by deactivating
the transmission. With the bypass valve in
normal operating position, the fluid in the
transmission will make it diffi cult to move the
unit (even with the steering levers in neutral
position). The bypass valve is located on
the front of each transmission. Before acti-
vating the bypass valve, set the park brake.
Raise the seat and activate the bypass valve
by rotating lever toward the left side of unit.
When BOTH transmissions are deactivated,
the unit becomes “freewheeling”, allowing it
to be moved. Before the transmissions be-
come operational, the bypass valves must be
returned to their normal operating position.
Be careful activating bypass valves
when machine is on a slope. Ma-
chine could “freewheel” out of
control causing serious injury or
damage to equipment.
LOADING / TRANSPORTING
MACHINE
Loading a machine onto a trailer or
truck increases the possibility of
tip-over and could cause serious
injury or death.
Use a heavy-duty trailer to transport your ma-
chine. Trailer rating must exceed combined
weight of machine and attachments. Trailer
must have the necessary lights and signs re-
quired by law.
1. Park trailer on a hard level surface.
2. Push PTO switch down to the "OFF" posi-
tion.
3. REVERSE machine onto trailer with mow-
er deck raised to the transport (highest)
height position.
• Use extreme caution when operating ma-
chine on a ramp. Move Slowly.
• Avoid sudden acceleration and decelera-
tion when operating machine on a ramp.
• Reverse machine up ramp and drive for-
ward down ramp. DO NOT attempt to turn
machine while on a ramp.
• Use only a single, full width ramp; AVOID
individual ramps for each side of the ma-
chine.
• If it is not possible to use one full width
ramp, use enough individual ramps tied
together to simulate a full width continu-
ous ramp.
• DO NOT exceed a 15 degree angle be-
tween ramp and ground or between ramp
and trailer or truck.
4. Position machine on trailer for optimal
weight distribution (generally slightly for-
ward of trailer axle). Follow tow vehicle
and trailer manufacturer guidelines.
5. Stop the engine, engage the park brake
and remove the key.
6. Place the height adjustment pin in the bot-
tom (one inch) hole and lower the mower
deck to the lowest position.
Fig. 7
BYPASS VALVE
(SHOWN IN NORMAL
OPERATING POSITION)
LEFT
SIDE
ROTATE LEVER
TO ACTIVATE
("FREEWHEELING")
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