Premaintenance
Procedures
Raising the Mower for Access
The front of the mower can be raised and supported on
its back for access under the machine for maintenance.
1. Raise the platform. Refer to Operating the Platform
in Operation.
2. Remove the battery.
Figure 34
1.
Wing nut
4.
Positive battery cable
2.
Battery cover
5.
Battery
3.
Negative battery cable
3. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. Refer to Draining
the Fuel Tank in Maintenance.
4. Remove the cap of the hydraulic tank and place
a piece of plastic over the opening and install the
hydraulic cap. This will seal the hydraulic tank and
prevent it from leaking out.
g015408
1
2
3
Figure 35
1.
Cap
3.
Hydraulic tank
2.
Piece of plastic
5. With two people, raise the front of the mower so it
rests on the drive tires and the platform in the up
position.
6. Perform any maintenance on the machine.
7. With two people, lower the front of the mower to
the ground.
8. Remove the plastic under the hydraulic tank cap.
9. Install the battery for the machine.
29
