Removing the Belt Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Installing the Belt Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Changing the Oil in the Cutting-Unit
Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Leveling the Cutting Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Replacing the Cutting Unit Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Maintaining the Hopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Aligning the Hopper to the Chute Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Adjusting the Hopper Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Cleaning Under the Cutting Unit Belt
Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Cleaning Under the Cutting Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Cleaning the Hopper Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Disposing of W aste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Storage Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Storing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Preparing the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Preparing the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
T roubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Safety
General Safety
This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious personal injury .
• Read and understand the contents of this
Operator ’ s Manual before starting the engine.
• Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur .
• Do not operate the machine without all guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
functioning properly on the machine.
• Keep your hands and feet away from rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening.
• Keep bystanders and children out of the operating
area. Never allow children to operate the machine.
• Shut of f the engine, remove the key , and wait
for all movement to stop before you leave the
operator ’ s position. Allow the machine to cool
before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine can
result in injury . T o reduce the potential for injury ,
comply with these safety instructions and always
pay attention to the safety-alert symbol , which
means Caution, W arning, or Danger—personal safety
instruction. Failure to comply with these instructions
may result in personal injury or death.
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