5 OPERATION
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5.6
TO DRIVE / TRANSPORT____________________________________________________
Read and follow all safety notes contained in this manual
when driving or transporting mower. When operating in
reverse look behind you to ensure you have a clear path.
Important:
If this mower is driven on public roads, it must
comply with federal, state, and local ordinances. Contact
local authorities for regulations and equipment
requirements.
The mower can be equipped with transport bars to lock the
left and right, front cutting units in their upright, transport
position. The transport bars can be stored behind the
operator’s seat. Use transport bars where required for
transporting machine over rough terrain, on public roads or
on trailers.
To raise mowers to their transport position:
Set mow switch to OFF. Pull mower lever back. Hold lever
until mowers are up and lift arms are in their fully raised
(transport) position.
To install transport bars:
1. Raise mowers to their transport position.
2. Disengage all drives, engage parking brake switch,
and stop engine.
3. Place the transport bar
(C)
between the cylinder pivot
pin and the lift arm as shown. Secure bar in place with
pins
(B)
.
Important:
The mow switch should be OFF while
transporting mower.
Figure 5B
5.7 MOWING_________________________________________________________________
To mow:
1. If transport bars are installed, remove them and return
them to their storage area.
2. Set mow switch to its ON (Up) position. This also sets
the mower lever to automatic mode. See Mower Lift
Lever, page 19.
3. Press mower lever forward momentarily to lower
mowers. Mowers will begin turning automatically when
cutting units have lowered.
4. To lift mowers, pull mower lever back and release.
Mowers will stop turning and raise to their crosscut
position. To lift mowers to their transport position
continue to hold lever until mowers are completely
raised.
Always mow with the engine at full throttle.
To remove or install grass catchers
:
1. Place mow switch in OFF (down) position, lower mow-
ers to the ground, engage parking brake switch, and
stop engine.
2. Tilt the grass catcher body so the front edge clears the
mower frame and slide the catcher off or onto the
catcher frame.
B
C
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WARNING
To prevent serious injuries, keep hands, feet, and
clothing away from cutting unit when the blades are
moving.
NEVER
use your hands to clean cutting units. Use a
brush to remove grass clippings from blades. Blades
can be sharp and could cause injuries.
To clear obstructions from cutting unit, disengage
mow switch, engage parking brake switch, stop
engine, and remove key from ignition switch, then
remove obstruction.
!
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the mower and bedknife never
operate mowers when they are not cutting grass.
Excessive friction and heat will develop between the
mower and bedknife, and damage the cutting edge.
