OPERATION 5
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5.13 TOWING MOWER __________________________________________________________
If the mower experiences problems and a trailer is not
available, the unit can be towed slowly short distances.
1.
Automatic parking brake under right side of
floorboard must be disengaged.
a.
Remove two orange plugs (ZZ) from right side of
brake.
b.
Disconnect brake electrical connector (ZX).
c.
Obtain two brake disengage screws (ZY) from
pouch on back of seat, or use two M5 x 35 mm
full thread hex head screws.
d.
Hand thread screws into brake armature. Tighten
with wrench 1 to 2 additional turns. Brake should
be disengaged. If brake is still binding, tighten
screws an additional 1/2 turn. Do not overtighten
screws.
2.
Open hood, remove four thumbscrews (ZU), and lift
steering cover (ZV) off mower.
3.
Remove steering chain master link (ZW). Remove
chain from steering motor.
4.
Attach tow bar accessory, Part No. 62811, to rear
steering yoke (Refer to tow bar instruction sheet).
Do not use tow strap to tow mower. Connect other
end of tow bar to towing vehicle equipped with 1-7/8
in. ball hitch and vehicle tow bar 10-15 in. (25.4 -
38.1cm) from ground.
5.
Before towing make sure reels are raised. If they
cannot be raised, remove them from the mower.
6.
Make certain key switch is in off position and key is
removed.
7.
Use caution when towing. Avoid steep inclines.
Steep inclines may cause tow bar to contact and
damage hood and hood hinges. To prevent damage
to steering proximity switches or steering yoke,
avoid turns that will cause rear wheel to turn more
than 55° in either direction.
8.
After towing mower, remove tow bar accessory,
attach steering chain, remove screws (ZY), connect
brake electrical connector (ZY), and insert orange
plugs (ZZ). Store screws in pouch on back of
mower.
Figure 5E
WARNING
If mower is on an incline, chock or block the wheels
before manually disengaging automatic parking
brake. Mower will roll with parking brake disengaged.
Towing vehicle must be capable of stopping mower
without assistance from mower brakes.
WARNING
To prevent injury or damage to mower, do not tow
mower with system power switch in RUN position.
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NOTICE
Do not exceed 2 MPH (3.2 KPH) while towing. Long
distance towing is not recommended.
WARNING
Do Not operate mower with automatic parking brake
manually disengaged.
Remove brake release screws and connect steering
chain before returning mower to normal operation.
NOTICE
If brake electrical connector is disconnected, and
mower is started, then brake light will turn off, and
mower will not move under traction power.
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ZZ
ZY
ZY
ZY
ZX
See Detail A
Brake Detail A
Armature
Brake
Housing
