Raising the Mower ...........................................................................................................................................4-24
Operating the Tractor and Mower .................................................................................................................... 4-24
Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines ...............................................................................................................4-25
OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ...........................................................................................4-26
Foreign Debris Hazards ...................................................................................................................................4-27
Bystanders/Passersby Precautions ................................................................................................................. 4-27
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) ............................................................................................................... 4-28
PTO RPM and Ground Speed .........................................................................................................................4-29
Operating the Mower ....................................................................................................................................... 4-29
Shutting Down the Implement ..........................................................................................................................4-32
DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR ............................................................................. 4-33
MOWER STORAGE ........................................................................................................................................ 4-35
TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ...................................................................................4-35
Transporting on Public Roadways ...................................................................................................................4-37
Hauling the Tractor and Implement .................................................................................................................. 4-39
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................................................................................4-40
MAINTENANCE SECTION .................................................................................................. 5-1
Lubrication .........................................................................................................................................................5-2
GEARBOX .........................................................................................................................................................5-3
GAUGE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES ........................................................................................................................ 5-3
DRIVELINE LUBRICATION ............................................................................................................................... 5-4
BLADE SPINDLE LUBRICATION ......................................................................................................................5-5
BLADE SERVICING .......................................................................................................................................... 5-5
BLADE SHARPENING ......................................................................................................................................5-6
BLADE REMOVAL .............................................................................................................................................5-6
BLADE INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................................... 5-6
BELT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE ................................................................................................................. 5-6
BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .....................................................................................................................5-7
STORAGE .........................................................................................................................................................5-8
PROPER TORQUE FOR FASTENERS ............................................................................................................5-8
GEARBOX SERVICING ..................................................................................................................................5-10
GEARBOX DISASSEMBLY .............................................................................................................................5-11
PARTS INSPECTION ...................................................................................................................................... 5-12
OUTPUT SHAFT INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................5-12
INPUT SHAFT INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................... 5-12
ASSEMBLY COMPLETION .............................................................................................................................5-12
BLADE SPINDLE INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................. 5-13