CONTENTS
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS...........................................................3
1 SAFETY................................................................4
1.1 Operating Safety .................................................. 4
1.2 Important Safety Notes .........................................5
2 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................6
2.1 Product Identification............................................ 6
2.2 Engine ..................................................................6
2.3 Mower ...................................................................6
2.4 Cutting Units .........................................................7
2.5 Weights And Dimensions .....................................7
2.6 Accessories And Support Literature .....................7
2.7 Declaration of Conformity .....................................8
2.8 Vibration Level ....................................................11
3 DECALS..............................................................12
3.1 Decals ................................................................ 12
4 CONTROLS ........................................................17
4.1 Icons................................................................... 17
4.2 Control Descriptions ...........................................19
4.3 Control Panel Levers ..........................................20
4.4 Control Panel Switches ......................................21
4.5 Gauges and Circuit Breakers .............................21
4.6 Warning Lights ...................................................22
5 OPERATION.......................................................24
5.1 Daily Inspection .................................................. 24
5.2 Interlock System .................................................24
5.3 Operating Procedures ........................................25
5.4 Starting ...............................................................26
5.5 Stopping / Parking ..............................................27
5.6 To Drive / Transport ...........................................27
5.7 Transport Latches ..............................................27
5.8 Hillside Operation ...............................................28
5.9 Mowing ...............................................................30
5.10 Folding ROPS ....................................................30
5.11 Towing / Trailering ..............................................31
5.12 Daily Maintenance ..............................................32
6 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION CHARTS ....33
6.1 General............................................................... 33
6.2 Lubrication Chart ................................................33
6.3 Maintenance Charts ...........................................34
7 MAINTENANCE..................................................35
7.1 General............................................................... 35
7.2 Inspecting Blades ...............................................35
7.3 Sharpening Blades .............................................36
7.4 Engine ................................................................37
7.5 Engine Oil ...........................................................37
7.6 Air Filter ..............................................................38
7.7 Fuel ....................................................................38
7.8 Fuel System .......................................................38
7.9 Battery ................................................................39
7.10 Jump Starting .....................................................39
7.11 Charging Battery ................................................39
7.12 Hydraulic Hoses .................................................40
7.13 Hydraulic Oil .......................................................40
7.14 Hydraulic Oil Filters ............................................41
7.15 Electrical System ................................................41
7.16 Muffler And Exhaust ...........................................41
7.17 Tires ...................................................................41
7.18 Wheel Mounting Procedure ................................42
7.19 Care And Cleaning ............................................. 42
7.20 Rollover Protection Structure (ROPS) ............... 42
7.21 Radiator And Oil Cooler ..................................... 43
7.22 Storage .............................................................. 44
8 ADJUSTMENTS.................................................45
8.1 General .............................................................. 45
8.2 Ball Joints ........................................................... 45
8.3 Engine Alternator Belt ........................................ 45
8.4 Cruise Control Switch ........................................ 46
8.5 Mow Speed ........................................................ 46
8.6 Reverse Sensing Switch .................................... 46
8.7 Neutral Switch .................................................... 47
8.8 Hydro Neutral ..................................................... 47
8.9 Steering Toe In .................................................. 48
8.10 Turning Radius ................................................... 48
8.11 Steering Stop Bolts ............................................ 48
8.12 Cutting Height .................................................... 49
8.13 Leveling Front Mower ........................................ 50
8.14 Weight Transfer ................................................. 50
8.15 Servicing Front Deck .......................................... 51
8.16 Torque Specification .......................................... 52
8.17 Specific Torque .................................................. 52
9 PROBLEM SOLVING.........................................53
9.1 General .............................................................. 53
10 QUALITY OF CUT..............................................54
10.1 Quality of Cut Troubleshooting .......................... 54
10.2 Washboarding .................................................... 54
10.3 Step Cutting ....................................................... 55
10.4 Scalping ............................................................. 56
10.5 Stragglers ........................................................... 57
10.6 Streaks ............................................................... 58
10.7 Windrowing ........................................................ 59
10.8 Mismatched Cutting Units .................................. 60
11 NOTES................................................................61