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Using a Rollover Protection
System
Rollover protection systems (ROPS) are available for many
riding machines. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for
information on obtaining ROPS for your machine.
Using the Z Stand
The Z Stand is used for raising the front end of the
machine. This allows for cleaning of the deck and removal
of the blades.
Unit could fall onto someone and cause serious
injury or death.
• Use extreme caution when operating unit on
Z Stand.
• Use only for cleaning deck and removing blades.
• Do not keep unit on Z Stand for extended
periods of time.
• Always shut engine off and set parking brake
before performing any maintenance to deck.
Warning
Driving up onto the Z Stand
1. Raise the deck to the transport position.
2. Remove the bracket pin (Fig. 24).
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Figure 24
1. Z Stand
2. Latch
3. Bracket
4. Bracket pin
5. Bottom of slot
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Figure 25
1. Z Stand (positioned in
slot)
2. Crack in side walk or turf
3. Latch resting on pivot tab
3. Raise the latch. Swing the stand foot out front and slide
the stand toward the machine, into the bottom of the
slot (Fig. 24 and 25).
4. Set the foot of the stand on the ground and rest the latch
on the pivot tab (Fig. 25).
5. Start the engine and put it at half throttle.
Note: For best results, place the foot of the stand into
seams in sidewalks or into turf (Fig. 25).
6. Drive onto the stand. Stop when the latch drops over the
tab into the locked position (Fig. 25). Once onto the
stand, engage the parking brake. Shut off the engine.
7. Chock or block the drive wheels.
Parking brake may not hold machine parked on
Z Stand and could cause personal injury or
property damage.
Do not park on Z Stand unless wheels are chocked
or blocked.
Warning
8. Perform the maintenance.
9. Remove the chocks or blocks.
Driving off of the Z Stand
1. Raise the latch to the unlocked position (Fig. 26).
2. Start the engine and place it at half throttle. Disengage
the parking brake.
3. Slowly drive backwards off of the stand.
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