Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service4-15
Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service4-16
Cutting Component Inspection4-19
DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT..................................................................................................4-20
Starting the Tractor4-21
Brake and Differential Lock Setting4-21
Raising the Mower4-22
Driving the Tractor and Mower4-22
Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines4-23
OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT............................................................................................4-24
Foreign Debris Hazards4-25
Bystanders/Passersby Precautions4-25
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO)4-26
PTO RPM and Ground Speed4-27
Operating the Mower4-27
Shutting Down the Implement4-31
DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR ..............................................................................4-31
MOWER STORAGE ......................................................................................................................................... 4-33
TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ....................................................................................4-33
Transporting on Public Roadways4-34
Hauling the Tractor and Implement4-36
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .........................................................................................................................4-38
MAINTENANCE SECTION ............................................................................. 5-1
Lubrication .......................................................................................................................................................... 5-2
DRIVELINE LUBRICATION................................................................................................................................ 5-3
GEARBOX ..........................................................................................................................................................5-4
TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................................................................5-4
BLADE SERVICING ........................................................................................................................................... 5-5
BLADE SHARPENING .......................................................................................................................................5-5
BLADE REMOVAL..............................................................................................................................................5-6
BLADE CARRIER REMOVAL ............................................................................................................................5-6
BLADE CARRIER INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................5-6
SLIP CLUTCH..................................................................................................................................................... 5-6
SEASONAL CLUTCH MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................. 5-7