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Contents
Introduction
2.1 Important .............................................................................2
2.2 Product Identification...........................................................3
2.3 Serial Numbers ...................................................................3
2.4 Guidelines for the Disposal of Scrap Products....................4
Safety
3.1 How to Operate Safely ........................................................5
Specifications
4.1 Engine Specifications........................................................10
4.2 Dimensions and Weights ..................................................11
4.3 Mower Specification ..........................................................13
4.4 Hydraulic Specification......................................................13
4.5 Vibration Level ..................................................................14
4.6 Slopes ...............................................................................15
4.7 Cutting Unit Specification ..................................................15
4.8 Recommended Lubricants ................................................15
4.9 Accessories.......................................................................16
4.10 Support Literature ...........................................................17
4.11 Declaration of Conformity................................................18
Decals
5.1 Safety Decals ....................................................................21
5.2 Instruction Decals..............................................................24
Controls
6.1 Operator Compartment .....................................................25
6.2 Armrest..............................................................................26
6.3 LDU ...................................................................................30
6.4 Traction Pedal ...................................................................34
6.5 Steering Wheel Tilt Adjustment.........................................34
6.6 Seat Controls ....................................................................34
6.7 Backlap Switch..................................................................35
6.8 Throttle Lever ....................................................................35
Operation
7.1 Daily Inspection.................................................................36
7.2 Interlock System................................................................37
7.3 Operating Procedure.........................................................38
7.4 Starting The Engine ..........................................................39
7.5 To Stop The Engine ..........................................................39
7.6 Driving ...............................................................................40
7.7 Mowing Speed ..................................................................40
7.8 Mowing..............................................................................40
7.9 Mowing On Slopes ............................................................41
7.10 Towing The Mower..........................................................43
Maintenance and Lubrication Charts
8.1 Maintenance Chart............................................................44
8.2 Lubrication Chart...............................................................45
8.3 Fluid Requirements ...........................................................45
Maintenance
9.1 General Precautions .........................................................46
9.2 Maintenance Mode............................................................46
9.3 Engine ...............................................................................49
9.4 Engine Oil ......................................................................... 50
9.5 Engine Air Filter ................................................................ 51
9.6 Fuel ................................................................................... 51
9.7 Fuel System ...................................................................... 52
9.8 Battery............................................................................... 53
9.9 Charge the battery ............................................................54
9.10 Engine Exhaust ............................................................... 54
9.11 Diesel Particulate Filter ................................................... 55
9.12 Hydraulic Hoses .............................................................. 58
9.13 Hydraulic Fluid ................................................................ 59
9.14 Hydraulic Filter ................................................................ 59
9.15 Tires ................................................................................ 59
9.16 Wheel Mounting Procedure ............................................ 60
9.17 Radiator .......................................................................... 60
9.18 Folding ROPS ................................................................. 61
9.19 To Backlap the Reels...................................................... 62
9.20 Electrical System ............................................................63
9.21 Care and Cleaning .......................................................... 64
9.22 Mower Storage................................................................ 65
Adjustments
10.1 General Precautions ....................................................... 66
10.2 Engine Fan Belt .............................................................. 66
10.3 Steering Adjustment........................................................ 67
10.4 Front Reel Limit Switch ................................................... 67
10.5 Armrest Height Adjustment ............................................. 68
10.6 Armrest Pivot ..................................................................68
10.7 Bedknife-To-Reel ............................................................69
10.8 Bedknife Adjustment ....................................................... 69
10.9 Cutting Height ................................................................. 70
10.10 Down Pressure ............................................................. 70
10.11 Flash Attach™ .............................................................. 71
10.12 Bedknife Adjuster Spring .............................................. 72
10.13 Bedknife Adjuster Tension ............................................ 72
10.14 Grinding the Bedknife ................................................... 72
10.15 Torque Specification ..................................................... 73
Problem Solving
11.1 General ........................................................................... 74
11.2 Controller ........................................................................ 75
Quality of Cut
12.1 Quality of Cut Problem Solving ....................................... 76
12.2 Washboarding................................................................. 76
12.3 Marcelling........................................................................ 77
12.4 Step Cutting .................................................................... 78
12.5 Scalping .......................................................................... 79
12.6 Stragglers........................................................................ 80
12.7 Streaks............................................................................ 81
12.8 Windrowing ..................................................................... 82
12.9 Rifling or Tramlining ........................................................ 83
12.10 Mismatched Cutting Units ............................................. 84
Notes
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