Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 5
General Safety ................................................... 5
Slope Indicator ................................................... 6
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 7
Product Overview ................................................... 13
Controls ........................................................... 14
Horizon Display Monitor ................................ 14
Before Operation ................................................. 17
Before Operation Safety ................................... 17
Adding Fuel ...................................................... 18
Performing Daily Maintenance.......................... 18
Breaking in a New Machine .............................. 18
Using the Rollover Protection System
(ROPS) ......................................................... 19
Adjusting the Mirrors......................................... 20
Using the Motion-Control Levers....................... 20
Checking the Safety-Interlock System .............. 21
Positioning the Seat.......................................... 25
Unlatching the Seat .......................................... 25
Changing the Seat Suspension......................... 25
During Operation ................................................. 26
During Operation Safety ................................... 26
Lowering the Wing Decks ................................. 28
Operating the Mower Blade-Control Switch
(PTO) ............................................................ 29
Starting the Engine ........................................... 30
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 30
Raising and Locking the Wing Decks ................ 31
Driving the Machine .......................................... 32
Adjusting the Height of Cut ............................... 33
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers........................ 34
Operating with the Overheat Sensor ................. 35
Operating Tips ................................................. 35
After Operation .................................................... 36
After Operation Safety ...................................... 36
Using the Drive Train Brake Release................. 36
Using the Wing Deck Fold Release
Valve ............................................................. 37
Transporting the Machine ................................. 38
Maintenance ........................................................... 40
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 40
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 40
Lubrication .......................................................... 42
Greasing the Machine....................................... 42
Lubricating the Drive U-Joints and Splined
Slip Joint ....................................................... 43
Greasing the Caster Pivots ............................... 43
Greasing the Caster-Wheel Hubs ..................... 44
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 45
Engine Safety ................................................... 45
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 45
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 46
Inspecting the Engine-Valve Clearance ............ 47
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 48
Draining the Fuel Filter/Water Separator ........... 48
Replacing the Water Separator ........................ 49
Checking the Fuel Lines and
Connections.................................................. 49
Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 50
Electrical System Safety ................................... 50
Servicing the Battery......................................... 50
Servicing the Fuses .......................................... 52
Drive System Maintenance .................................. 53
Checking the Seat Belt ..................................... 53
Adjusting the Tracking ...................................... 53
Checking the Tire Pressure............................... 54
Checking the Wheel Lug Nuts........................... 54
Adjusting the Caster-Pivot Bearing ................... 54
Servicing the Gearbox ...................................... 55
Checking the Drive Wheel Gearbox
Oil ................................................................. 56
Changing the Drive Wheel Gearbox
Oil ................................................................. 56
Cooling System Maintenance .............................. 57
Screen .......................................................... 57
Changing the Engine Coolant ........................... 58
Belt Maintenance ................................................ 59
Inspecting the Belts .......................................... 59
Replacing the Mower Belts ............................... 59
Checking the Alternator-Belt Tension ................ 60
Controls System Maintenance ............................. 61
Adjusting the Control-Handle Position .............. 61
Adjusting the Motion-Control Linkage ............... 61
Adjusting the Motion-Control Damper ............... 62
Hydraulic System Maintenance ........................... 63
Mower Deck Maintenance.................................... 65
Blade Safety ..................................................... 65
Servicing the Cutting Blades ............................. 65
Leveling the Mower Deck.................................. 67
Checking the Wing Deck Bushings ................... 70
Changing the Wing Deck Bushings ................... 71
Cleaning .............................................................. 73
Cleaning the Engine and Exhaust System
Area .............................................................. 73
Cleaning the Machine and Mower
Deck.............................................................. 73
Disposing of Waste........................................... 73
Storage ................................................................... 74
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 75
Schematics ............................................................. 77
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