Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 4
General Safety ................................................... 4
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 5
Setup .......................................................................11
1 Preparing the Machine....................................11
2 Adjusting the Control-Arm Position................. 12
3 Installing the Cutting Units.............................. 12
4 Mounting the Finishing Kits ............................ 18
5 Using the Cutting-Unit Kickstand.................... 20
6 Installing the 48 V Disconnect Jumper and
Closing the Seat Base................................... 20
7 Installing the CE Hood Lock ........................... 21
8 Applying the CE Decals ................................. 22
Product Overview ................................................... 23
Controls ........................................................... 23
Seat Controls ................................................ 25
Before Operation ................................................. 31
Before Operation Safety ................................... 31
Fuel Specification ............................................. 31
Fuel Tank Capacity ........................................... 31
Adding Fuel ...................................................... 32
Performing Daily Maintenance.......................... 32
Checking the Interlock Switches ....................... 32
Breaking in the Machine ................................... 33
During Operation ................................................. 33
During Operation Safety ................................... 33
Starting the Engine ........................................... 34
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 34
Adjusting the Turf-Compensation
Spring ........................................................... 34
Adjusting the Lift-Arm Counterbalance ............. 35
Adjusting the Lift-Arm Turnaround
Position ......................................................... 35
Setting the Reel Speed ..................................... 36
Understanding the Diagnostic Light .................. 37
Operating Tips ................................................. 37
After Operation .................................................... 37
After Operation Safety ...................................... 37
Tie-Down Point Locations ................................. 38
Hauling the Machine ......................................... 38
Pushing or Towing the Machine ........................ 38
Maintenance ........................................................... 39
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 39
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 39
Daily Maintenance Checklist............................. 41
Pre-Maintenance Procedures .............................. 43
Preparing for Maintenance ............................... 43
Opening the Hood ............................................ 43
Closing the Hood .............................................. 43
Opening the Screen.......................................... 43
Closing the Screen ........................................... 44
Tilting the Seat.................................................. 44
Lowering the Seat............................................. 44
Separating the Generator Cooling-Air
Shrouds ........................................................ 45
Assembling the Generator Cooling-Air
Shrouds ........................................................ 45
Jacking Point Locations .................................... 46
Lubrication .......................................................... 47
Greasing the Bearings and Bushings ................ 47
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 49
Engine Safety ................................................... 49
Checking the Air Filter....................................... 49
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 49
Resetting the Air Filter Service Indicator............ 50
Oil Specification................................................ 50
Checking the Level of the Engine Oil ................. 50
Crankcase Oil Capacity .................................... 51
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter.................... 51
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 52
Draining Water from the Fuel-Water
Separator ...................................................... 52
Connections.................................................. 53
Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 57
Electrical System Safety ................................... 57
Disconnecting the 12 V Battery ......................... 57
Connecting the 12 V Battery ............................. 57
Charging the 12 V Battery ................................. 58
Servicing the 12 V Battery................................. 58
Replacing a 12 V Fuse-Block Fuse ................... 58
Replacing a 48 V Cutting Unit Fuse ................... 59
Replacing the Reel Enable Fuse....................... 59
Replacing the TEC Fuse................................... 60
Replacing the Telematic Fuse ........................... 60
Drive System Maintenance .................................. 61
Checking the Tire Air Pressure.......................... 61
Checking the Torque of the Wheel
Nuts .............................................................. 61
Adjusting the Traction Drive for Neutral ............. 61
Checking the Rear-Wheel Alignment ................ 62
Adjusting the Rear Wheel Toe-in....................... 62
Cooling System Maintenance .............................. 63
Cooling System Safety ..................................... 63
Coolant Specification........................................ 63
Checking the Coolant Level .............................. 64
Removing Debris from the Cooling
System.......................................................... 64
Brake Maintenance ............................................. 65
Adjusting the Parking Brakes ............................ 65
Adjusting the Parking-Brake Latch.................... 66
Belt Maintenance ................................................ 67
Tensioning the Alternator Belt ........................... 67
Hydraulic System Maintenance ........................... 67
Hydraulic System Safety................................... 67
Hydraulic Fluid Specification............................. 67
Checking the Hydraulic-Fluid Level................... 68
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