Keep unit free of debris. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
ALWAYS block tracks and know all jack stands are
strong and secure and will hold weight of unit during
maintenance.
Release any pneumatic or hydraulic pressure from
components slowly.
NEVER attempt to make any adjustments to unit
while engine is running (except where specifically
recommended). Stop engine, remove key and spark
plug wire and wait for all moving parts to stop before
servicing or cleaning.
Lower cutting deck unless a positive mechanical
lock is used.
Allow engine to cool before servicing.
Moving parts can cut or amputate fingers or a hand.
On multiblade mowers, rotation of one blade will
cause all blades to rotate.
NEVER weld or straighten mower blades.
NEVER make adjustments or repairs with the
engine running.
Do not perform any work on the machine unless the
key is removed and the remote is turned off.
Do not perform work on the machine before tracks
are blocked from rolling and emergency brake is
applied (if unit is so equipped).
Do not change blades on the machine until tracks
are blocked, key is out, and controller is off.
Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear
gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
ALWAYS keep body and hands away from pin holes
or nozzles which eject hydraulic fluid under
pressure.
Foreign fluid, such as hydraulic fluid, injected into
body can result in gangrene. Such fluid must be
surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor
familiar with this form of injury.
Transporting Unit
Use extra care when loading or unloading
the
machine into a trailer or truck.
Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle. NEVER
secure from rods or linkages that could be
damaged.
DO NOT transport machine while engine is running.
ALWAYS turn off power to attachment.
Storage
NEVER store unit with fuel in fuel tank inside
a
building where any ignition sources are
present.
Keep machine free of grass, leaves or other
debris
build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage
and remove
any fuel-soaked debris. Allow
machine to cool before
storing.
For extended storage, close fuel shut off
valve and
clean unit thoroughly. See engine
manual for proper
storage.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Avoid Injury
Read and understand the
Safety
section before
proceeding.
1. Remove wrap and packaging materials from
unit.
2. Remove unit from shipping container. See
Move Unit Manually on page 15.
3. Remove hardware from negative (-) battery
cable, but DO NOT discard.
4. Secure negative (-) battery cable to negative
(-) battery terminal with hardware removed
in Step 3.
5. Check track tension. See Track Tension on
page 18 and Specifications on page 33.
6. Make sure deck is level. See Level and
Pitch Mower Deck on page 30.
7. Ensure all hardware is tight.
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