Pre-Maintenance
Procedures
Pre-Maintenance Safety
•
Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, or leaving
the machine, do the following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Move the throttle switch to the low-idle position.
– Disengage the cutting units.
– Lower the cutting units.
– Ensure that the traction is in neutral.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for all moving parts to stop.
– Allow machine components to cool before
performing maintenance.
•
If the cutting units are in the transport position, use
the positive mechanical lock (if available) before
you leave the machine unattended.
•
If possible, do not perform maintenance while the
engine is running. Keep away from moving parts.
•
Use jack stands to support the machine or
components when required.
•
Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
Preparing the Machine for
Maintenance
1.
Ensure that the PTO is disengaged.
2.
Park the machine on a level surface.
3.
Engage the parking brake.
4.
Lower the mower deck(s) if necessary.
5.
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
6.
Turn the ignition key to the S
TOP
position and
remove it.
7.
Allow machine components to cool before
performing maintenance.
Removing the Hood
1.
Unlatch and raise the hood.
2.
Remove the hairpin cotter securing the hood
pivot to the mounting brackets (
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Figure 64
1.
Hairpin cotter
3.
Slide the hood to the right side, lift the other
side, and pull it out of the brackets.
Note:
Reverse this procedure to install the hood.
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