TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Product Description ................................................................................................................................ 5
Why Do I Need an Operator’s Manual? .................................................................................................5
Using Your Manual .................................................................................................................................6
Manual Glossary ....................................................................................................................................6
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
Cutting Unit Safety ...............................................................................................................................14
Optional Hydraulic Flip Up Kit Safety ...................................................................................................14
Operational Control Locations ..............................................................................................................15
Height Adjustment Handle (A) ..............................................................................................................15
Belt Tension Handle (B) .......................................................................................................................15
Primary SDLA Control Lever ................................................................................................................15
Secondary SDLA Control Lever ...........................................................................................................15
Weight Transfer .................................................................................................................................... 15
Daily Inspection .................................................................................................................................... 16
Attaching ..............................................................................................................................................16
Detaching .............................................................................................................................................16
Mowing and Operating Procedure .......................................................................................................16
Transport of Mower ..............................................................................................................................17
Cutting Height Adjustment ....................................................................................................................17
Front Roller Position .............................................................................................................................17
Mulching Kit (Optional Accessory) .......................................................................................................17