T27i 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 19
Setup Instructions .............................................19
Tire Installation (Tractor) ...........................................19
Battery Service..........................................................19
Battery Charging ...................................................19
Battery Installation .................................................20
Mower Deck Assembly..............................................20
Deck Caster Wheels Installation ...........................20
Deck Discharge Chute Installation ........................21
Deck Discharge Deector Shield Installation
(Side Discharge Models Only)...............................21
PTO Shaft Guard Installation ................................21
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
Operating Controls ....................................................30
Engine Throttle ......................................................30
Forward Speed Control (FSC)...............................31
Steering Levers .....................................................31
Blade Clutch (PTO) ...............................................31
Front Body Latch Release .....................................31
Parking Brake ........................................................33
Transmission Lockout Levers ................................33
Instrument Panel .......................................................34
Hourmeter .............................................................34
Voltmeter ...............................................................35
Oil Pressure Warning Light/Horn ...........................35
Over Temperature Warning Light/Horn .................35
Engine Service Light .............................................35
Ignition Switch .......................................................36
Light Switch (For Optional Lights) .........................36
Warning Horn ........................................................36
Circuit Breaker.......................................................36
Starting the Engine ............................................36
Adjusting Ground Speed and Steering ...........37
Engaging the Blade Drive .................................39
Stopping the Machine .......................................39
Adjusting Cutting Height ..................................40
DS60-3 Cutting Height ..............................................41
DS60-3 Transport Position ........................................41
Transmission Lockout ......................................41
Recommendations for Mowing ........................42
Recommendations for Towing .........................44
Recommendations for Tilt-Up Deck
Operation/Transport ..........................................44
Grass Handling System (GHS) .........................45
General Information ..................................................46
Clogging Checklist ....................................................47
Using the Tilt-Up Deck ..............................................48
Using the GHS Catcher ............................................48
Powerl
®
...............................................................48
“Full” Signal Horn ..................................................48
Cleaning the GHS Exhaust Screen...........................49
Dumping the Catcher ................................................49
Tailgate Dumping ..................................................49
Using the Dump Bag .............................................50
Power Dump Option ..............................................51
Hi-Dump
®
Option ...................................................51