Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 4
General Safety ................................................... 4
Engine Emission Certification ............................. 4
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 5
Setup .......................................................................11
1 Replacing the Warning Decal (CE
Machines Only) ..............................................11
2 Installing the Hood Latch................................ 12
3 Adjusting the Roller Scraper
(Optional) ...................................................... 13
4 Installing the Mulching Baffle
(Optional) ...................................................... 13
5 Preparing the Machine................................... 13
Product Overview ................................................... 15
Controls ........................................................... 15
Specifications .................................................. 22
Machine Specifications..................................... 23
Cutting Unit Specifications................................ 23
Attachments/Accessories ................................. 23
Before Operation ................................................. 24
Leaks ............................................................ 24
Filling the Fuel Tank .......................................... 24
Checking the Tire Pressure............................... 26
Checking the Torque of the Wheel Lug
Nuts .............................................................. 26
Adjusting the Roll Bar ....................................... 26
Adjusting the Height of Cut ............................... 27
Checking the Interlock Switches ....................... 28
Checking the Blade-Stopping Time................... 28
Selecting a Blade.............................................. 28
Choosing Accessories ...................................... 30
During Operation ................................................. 30
During Operation Safety ................................... 30
Starting the Engine ........................................... 31
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 32
Understanding the Operating Characteristics
of the Machine .............................................. 32
Operating the Engine-Cooling Fan.................... 32
Using Cruise Control......................................... 33
Using the Transport Latches ............................. 33
Operating Tips ................................................. 34
After Operation .................................................... 35
After Operation Safety ...................................... 35
Using the Cutting-Unit Storage Lanyard ............ 35
Hauling the Machine ......................................... 36
Pushing or Towing the Machine ........................ 36
Locating the Tie-Down Points ........................... 37
Maintenance ........................................................... 38
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 38
Daily Maintenance Checklist............................. 39
Service Interval Chart ....................................... 40
Pre-Maintenance Procedures .............................. 41
Pre-Maintenance Safety ................................... 41
Preparing the Machine for Maintenance............ 41
Lifting the Machine ........................................... 41
Opening the Hood ............................................ 42
Accessing the Hydraulic Lift
Compartment ................................................ 42
Lubrication .......................................................... 43
Greasing the Bearings and Bushings ................ 43
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 44
Engine Safety ................................................... 44
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 44
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 45
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 47
Draining the Fuel Tank ...................................... 47
Inspecting the Fuel Lines and
Connections.................................................. 47
Servicing the Fuel-Water Separator .................. 47
Servicing the Fuel Filter .................................... 48
Cleaning the Fuel-Pickup Tube Screen ............. 49
Priming the Fuel System................................... 49
Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 50
Electrical System Safety ................................... 50
Checking the Battery Condition......................... 50
Charging and Connecting the Battery ............... 50
Locating the Fuses ........................................... 51
Drive System Maintenance .................................. 52
Checking for End-Play in the Planetary
Drives............................................................ 52
Checking the Planetary Gear-Drive
Lubricant ....................................................... 53
Changing the Planetary-Gear-Drive
Oil ................................................................. 53
Checking the Rear Axle and Gearbox for
Leaks ............................................................ 55
Checking the Rear-Axle Lubricant .................... 55
Changing the Rear-Axle Lubricant .................... 55
Checking the Rear-Axle-Gearbox
Lubricant ....................................................... 56
Checking the Rear Wheel Toe-In ...................... 56
Cooling System Maintenance .............................. 57
Cooling System Safety ..................................... 57
Checking the Cooling System ........................... 57
Cleaning the Cooling System............................ 58
Brake Maintenance ............................................. 59
Adjusting the Service Brakes ............................ 59
Belt Maintenance ................................................ 59
Servicing the Alternator Belt ............................. 59
Hydraulic System Maintenance ........................... 60
Hydraulic System Safety................................... 60
Checking the Hydraulic-Fluid Level................... 60
Changing the Hydraulic Fluid ............................ 61
Replacing the Hydraulic Filters ......................... 62
Checking the Hydraulic Lines and
Hoses............................................................ 62
Cutting Unit Maintenance ..................................... 63
Removing the Cutting Units .............................. 63
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