Checking the Condition of the
Cutting-Unit Deck
Ensure that the cutting chambers are in good
condition. Straighten any bends in the chamber
components to ensure correct blade tip/chamber
clearance.
Maintaining the Machine after
Mowing
After mowing, thoroughly wash the machine with a
garden hose with no nozzle to avoid contamination
and damage to the seals and bearings caused
by excessive water pressure. Ensure that the
radiator and oil cooler are kept free of dirt or grass
clippings. After cleaning, inspect the machine for
possible hydraulic-fluid leaks, damage, or wear to the
hydraulic and mechanical components, and check the
cutting-unit blades for sharpness.
Understanding Turnaround-Mode
The turnaround-mode allows you convenient, 1-touch
control to raise the cutting units above the turf while
temporarily stopping the blades, allowing you to focus
on driving the machine at the end of a mowing pass,
or while navigating other obstacles.
•
Set the turnaround-mode to the O
N
position by
momentarily pressing the lift switch rearward
(
), which automatically raises all cutting
units from the float position to a preset height and
disengages the PTO. To resume mowing, press
the lift switch forward. All cutting units lower, and
the PTO start again.
•
Setting the turnaround-mode to the O
FF
position
allows you to manually raise the cutting units
from the float position by pressing and holding
all lift switches rearward until the cutting units
raise to the desired height. For Groundsmaster
4700 machines, press all 3 lift switches to raise
all 7 cutting units (
). The PTO does not
disengage until the cutting units raise to the same
preset height to which the cutting units raise when
the turnaround-mode is set to O
N
.
Note:
The default the turnaround-mode feature is O
N
.
After Operation
After Operation Safety
•
Clean grass and debris from the cutting units,
mufflers, and engine compartment to help prevent
fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
•
If the cutting units are in the transport position, use
the positive mechanical lock (if available) before
you leave the machine unattended.
•
Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine
in any enclosure.
•
Shut off the fuel before storing or transporting the
machine.
•
Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or on other appliances.
•
Keep all parts of the machine in good working
condition and all hardware tightened, especially
blade-attachment hardware.
•
Replace all worn or damaged decals.
Using the Cutting-Unit
Storage Lanyard
Use the cutting-unit storage lanyards to prevent the
forward outer cutting units from settling when the
machine is parked overnight or if it is being stored for
an extensive period. You can also use the cutting-unit
storage lanyards to prevent the cutting units from
floating while the machine is transporting between
mowing tasks.
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