425HD-MD INITIAL SETUP
Mower Deck Lift
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3.30 Mower Deck Lift
The Model 425HD-MD Articulator is equipped with hydraulic deck lift arms which lift the
deck of the unit.
Test the operation of the hydraulic deck lift arms while the engine is running. Be sure the
blades are NOT engaged. Never lift the mower deck into transport position while the
blades are engaged.
The hydraulic deck lift arm is operated with the foot control device located on the front
center of the seat pan. From the operator seat, slowly depress the TOP of the foot control
device, activating the hydraulic deck lift cylinder. The arm should retract, lifting the left
side of the mower deck slightly off the ground and locking into position. The arm should
stay locked in this position even after discontinuing the pressure on the foot pedal.
Once you have determined that the hydraulic deck lift arm is both lifting and locking the
mower deck properly, SLOWLY depress the BOTTOM of the foot control device to
release the hydraulic deck lift cylinder. If you are preparing to travel to the cut site, you
may wish to leave the hydraulic deck lift arm locked into transport position. Turn off the
engine.
Adjust the manual deck lift arm. The manual deck lift arm lifts the right side of the mower
deck into transport position. It is located to the right of the operator seat, behind the
steering control arm, in front of the fender. Pull the deck lift lever toward the operator
seat, lifting the right side of the mower deck to transport position. When in transport posi-
tion, the lever automatically locks into place. Check to be sure that the lift chain is lifting
the deck to the desired height for transport. If not, adjust it. First, release the deck lift arm
by pushing it away from the operator seat. Then remove the chain link from the hook in
the deck lift handle, move the chain up or down to either tighten or loosen it, and place the
chain link back onto the hook.
3.31 Hour Meter
The hour meter is located in the upper left corner of the control panel. This meter records
the total hours on the engine, and cannot be reset. You may wish to record the hour
meter reading prior to operation of the Articulator for tracking of maintenance schedules,
job timing, billing, or other records.
NEVER attempt to lift the cutting deck into transport position while the
blades are engaged! Lifting the cutting deck into transport position
while the blades are engaged can cause serious damage to the
Articulator!
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