Textron Bob-Cat, Operator'S Manual

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HYDRO
MIDSIZE
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
You have purchased a first class mowing product. The useful life and good service you obtain from this product
depends, to a large extent, on how well you operate and maintain it.
Before attempting to use your mower, please read carefully through this operator's manual. Become familiar with
the general instructions and controls, and note adjustments, lubrication and maintenance procedures that will give
you the best results. You'll be pleased you did.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
Labels ........................................................................................................................................................... 3-5
General Instructions ..................................................................................................................................... 6, 7
Assembly/Set-Up Instructions .................................................................................................................... 8-11
Controls ................................................................................................................................................... 12, 13
Machine Operation ................................................................................................................................... 14, 15
Lubrication ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................. 17-19
Service Chart .................................................................................................................................................. 20
Height of Cut Adjustments ....................................................................................................................... 21, 22
Height of Cut Charts ................................................................................................................................. 23, 24
Adjustments .............................................................................................................................................. 25-28
Belt Replacement ........................................................................................................................................... 29
Versadeck Conversion .................................................................................................................................... 30
Specifications ........................................................................................................................................... 31-34
Fastener Torques ........................................................................................................................................... 35
Service Record ............................................................................................................................................... 36
Ransomes Warranty ................................................................................................................................ 37, 38
This is a caution symbol that means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
Your safety and the safety of others is involved.
SIGNAL WORD DEFINITIONS:
The following words are used to identify levels of hazard seriousness. These words will appear in this manual and
on the safety labels attached to machines. Take note to read any statement that appears with these signal words
and/or the caution symbol shown above.
DANGER Immediate hazards which will result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in minor personal injury or product or
property damage.
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