C23i Table of Contents
General Information 1
Highlighted Information ......................................1
Glossary ...............................................................1
Identifying Number Locations ............................1
Engine Serial Number Location .........................2
Servicing Of Engine And Drivetrain Compo-
nents .....................................................................2
Specications ......................................................3
Component Identication ...................................7
Safety Instructions 10
Before Operating ...............................................10
Operating ............................................................12
Maintenance .......................................................14
Safety, Control, and Instruction Decals ...........15
Assembly Instructions 20
Setup Instructions .............................................20
Tire Installation (Tractor) ...........................................20
Battery Service..........................................................20
Battery Charging ...................................................20
Battery Installation .................................................21
Mower Deck Assembly..............................................21
Deck Caster Wheels Installation ...........................21
Deck Discharge Chute Installation ........................21
Deck Discharge Deector
Shield Installation ..................................................22
PTO Shaft Guard Installation ................................22
Tilt-Up Roller Wheel Installation ............................22
Mower Deck Installation on Tractor...........................22
Deck Installation ....................................................22
Deck Leveling ........................................................25
DS60-3 Deck Leveling...........................................26
Measuring Deck Levelness ........................................ 26
Deck Leveling Procedure ............................................26
Preoperating Checklist .....................................27
Operating Instructions 30
Control Identication, Location, and
Function ............................................................30
Ignition Switch ...........................................................30
Engine Throttle ..........................................................31
Forward Speed Control (FSC) ..................................31
Steering Levers .........................................................31
Blade Clutch Switch (PTO) .......................................31
Oil Pressure Warning Horn .......................................32
Seat Panel Latch.......................................................32
Parking Brake ...........................................................32
Transaxle Lockout Arms ...........................................33
Power Dump Switch (For Optional Power Dump).....33
Light Switch (For Optional Lights) .............................33
Hourmeter .................................................................33
Engine Service Light .................................................33
Circuit Breaker and Fuses ........................................33
Starting the Engine ............................................35
Adjusting Ground Speed and Steering ...........36
Engaging the Blade Drive .................................38
Stopping the Machine .......................................38
Adjusting Cutting Height ..................................39
DS60-3 Cutting Height ..............................................40
DS60-3 Transport Position ........................................40
Transaxle Lockout .............................................40
Recommendations for Mowing ........................41
Recommendations for Towing .........................43
Recommendations for Tilt-Up Deck
Operation/Transport ..........................................43
Grass Handling System (GHS) .........................44
General Information ..................................................45
Clogging Checklist ....................................................45
Using the Tilt-Up Deck ..............................................47
Using the GHS Catcher ............................................47
Powerl
®
...............................................................47
“Full” Signal Horn ..................................................47
Cleaning the GHS Exhaust Screen...........................47
Dumping the Catcher ................................................48
Tailgate Dumping ..................................................48
Using the Dump Bag .............................................48
Power Dump Option ..............................................49