Assembly Instructions
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CHECK FUNCTION OF SAFETY INTERLOCK
SWITCHES
Refer to
Operating Instructions
to check for proper
operation of safety switches, both during engine
starting and with the operator leaving the seat with
tractor moving forward or with mower blades en-
gaged.
CHECK AND CLEAN GRASS BUILDUP
UNDERNEATH MOWER DECK
Refer to
CLEANING
the
Grass Buildup in Mower
Housing
in
Maintenance Instructions
for deck tilt-up
and deck cleaning information.
The tilt-up deck can be secured in the raised position
by disengaging the locking arms on each side of the
carrier frame and inserting the deck hook into the tilt-
up latch on the tractor body. Before operating the
tractor, make sure to re-engage the locking arms after
lowering the deck to the normal operating position.
Deck Secured in Tilt-Up Position
CHECK MOWER BLADE CONDITION, SHARP-
NESS, BALANCE, AND SECURITY OF
MOUNTING
The blade mounting bolt should be tightened to 64 ft-lb
(86.8 N
·
m). If blade sharpening is required, refer to
CHECKING/SERVICING
for
Sharpen Mower
Blades
in
Maintenance Instructions
.
ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT, IF RE-
QUIRED
Refer to
ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT
in
Oper-
ating Instructions.
PERFORM ANY ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES
called for on the
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
CHART
in
Maintenance Instructions
.
DANGER
Never operate cutter blades with deck in
raised position because it is hazardous.
CAUTION
Do not operate machine with locking
arms disengaged.
DANGER
Do not operate the mower with deck in tilt-
up position. Do not move the tractor with
the deck in the tilt-up position.
Tilt-Up Latch
