Loading a unit onto a trailer or truck increases
the possibility of backward tip-over and could
cause serious injury or death.
•
Use extreme caution when operating a unit
on a ramp.
•
Use only a single, full width ramp; Do Not
use individual ramps for each side of the
unit.
•
If individual ramps must be used, use
enough ramps to create an unbroken ramp
surface wider than the unit.
•
Do not exceed a 15 degree angle between
ramp and ground or between ramp and
trailer or truck.
•
Avoid sudden acceleration while driving unit
up a ramp to avoid tipping backward.
•
Avoid sudden deceleration while backing
unit down a ramp to avoid tipping backward.
Figure 28
1.
Trailer
3.
Not greater than
15 degrees
2.
Full width ramp
4.
Full width ramp—side view
Using the Z Stand®
The Z Stand raises the front end of the machine to
allow you to clean the mower and remove the blades.
The machine could fall onto someone and
cause serious injury or death.
•
Use extreme caution when operating the
machine on the Z Stand®.
•
Use only for cleaning the mower and
removing the blades.
•
Do not keep the machine on the Z Stand for
extended periods of time.
•
Always turn the engine off, set the parking
brake, and remove the key before performing
any maintenance to the mower.
Driving up onto the Z Stand
Important:
Use the Z Stand on a level surface.
1. Raise the mower to the transport position.
2. Remove the bracket pin (Figure 29).
Figure 29
1.
Z Stand
4.
Bracket Pin
2.
Latch
5.
Bottom of slot
3.
Bracket
3. Raise the latch. Swing the stand foot out front and
slide stand toward machine, into the bottom of slot
(Figure 29 and Figure 30).
Figure 30
1.
Z Stand (Positioned in
slot)
3.
Latch resting on pivot tab
2.
Crack in side walk or turf
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