Iseki SBC550X, Operation Manual

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8. MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING OF THE MOWER
DRIVE SHAFT
The mower gear box is driven through a drive shaft with
universal joints from the lawn mower. When connecting
or disconnecting the shaft, follow the next instructions.
8.1. Lower the mower deck onto the ground, stop the
engine, remove key from the starter switch, and
apply the parking brake or parking lock before
mounting or dismounting the drive shaft.
8.2. Move the PTO lever to the OFF position ( ).
8.3. Make sure that the PTO shaft and mower blades
stop completely.
8.4. The drive shaft should be mounted or dismounted
at the lawn mower side. Never leave the shaft
connected only at the lawn mower side. If the
PTO shaft be driven unexpectedly, the shaft will
be swung around and damage the lawn mower or
cause serious accidents.
9. LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE
9.1. Never start the engine in a closed place. Exhaust
fumes contain poisonous carbon monoxide, so
sufficient ventilation should be provided when
starting the engine indoors.
9.2. Be sure to wear safety glasses and gloves when
servicing the lawn mower.
9.3. When servicing the lawn mower or mounting or
dismounting the mower deck, place the lawn
mower on level, hard ground.
9.4. Service the lawn mower in a place sufficiently il-
luminated, or darkness may cause unexpected
accidents.
9.5. Do not adjust or repair the lawn mower while the
engine is running.
9.6. When servicing the lawn mower or mounting or
dismounting the mower deck, stop the engine and
remove the key (if applicable) to prevent some-
one from accidentally starting the engine and ap-
ply the parking brake or parking lock.