TABLE OF CONTENTS
3
INTRODUCTION PAGE 5
Product Description ................................................................................................................................ 5
Why Do I Need an Operator’s Manual? .................................................................................................5
Using Your Manual .................................................................................................................................6
Manual Glossary ....................................................................................................................................6
SAFETY PAGE 7
Safety Decals .........................................................................................................................................7
General Safety Procedures .................................................................................................................... 9
Training Required ...................................................................................................................................9
Personal Protective Equipment Requirements ......................................................................................9
Operation Safety ....................................................................................................................................9
Preventing Accidents ............................................................................................................................10
Keep Riders O ....................................................................................................................................10
Operating On Slopes ............................................................................................................................ 11
Roadway Safety ................................................................................................................................... 11
Truck Or Trailer Transport .................................................................................................................... 11
Maintenance .........................................................................................................................................12
Fuel Safety ...........................................................................................................................................12
Hydraulic Safety ...................................................................................................................................13
MJ840 Safety Procedures .................................................................................................................... 14
Cutting Unit Safety ...............................................................................................................................14
OPERATIONAL CONTROLS PAGE 15
Deck Pivot Latch ..................................................................................................................................15
Primary S.D.L.A. Control Lever* ..........................................................................................................15
Secondary S.D.L.A. Control Lever* ......................................................................................................15
Weight Transfer* ..................................................................................................................................15
GENERAL OPERATION PAGE 16
Daily Inspection .................................................................................................................................... 16
Attaching ..............................................................................................................................................16
Detaching .............................................................................................................................................16
Mowing and Operating Procedure .......................................................................................................16
Transport of Mower ..............................................................................................................................16
Cutting Height Adjustment ....................................................................................................................17
Mower Front Wheel Path Adjustment ...................................................................................................17
Anti-Scalp Roller Adjustment ................................................................................................................17
Mulching Kit (Optional Accessory) .......................................................................................................17