4 OPERATION
GB-15
4.6
TO DRIVE / TRANSPORT____________________________________________________
Read and follow all safety notes contained in this manual
when driving or transporting tractor. When operating in
reverse look behind you to ensure you have a clear path.
Important: If this tractor is driven on public roads, it must
comply with federal, state and local ordinances. Contact
local authorities for regulations and equipment
requirements.
The tractor can be equipped with transport bars to lock the
left and right, front mowers and wing wowers in their upright,
transport position. The transport bars can be stored behind
the operator’s seat. Use transport bars where required for
transporting machine over rough terrain, on public roads or
on trailers.
To raise mowers to their transport position:
Set mower switch to OFF (center position). Pull mower lever
back. Hold lever until mowers are up and lift arms are in their
fully raised (transport) position.
To install transport bars:
1.
Raise mowers to their transport position.
2.
Disengage all drives, engage parking brake and stop
engine.
3.
Place the transport bar (C) between the cylinder pivot
pin and the lift arm as shown. Secure bar in place with
pins (B).
The operator has the option to transport in either 2-wheel
drive (2-WD) or 4-wheel drive (4-WD).
Important: The mow switch should be OFF (center position)
while transporting tractor.
Figure 4B
4.7 MOWING_________________________________________________________________
To mow:
1.
If transport bars are installed, remove them and return
them to their storage area.
2.
Set reel switch to its ON (Up) position. This also sets
the mower lever to automatic mode. See Mower Lift
Lever, page 8.
3.
Press mower lever forward momentarily to lower
mowers. Mowers will begin turning automatically when
cutting units have lowered.
4.
To lift mowers, pull mower lever back and release.
Mowers will stop turning and raise to their crosscut
position. To lift mowers to their transport position
continue to hold lever until mowers are completely
raised.
Always mow with the engine at full throttle.
IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to the mower and
bedknife never operate mowers when they are not cutting
grass. Excessive friction and heat will develop between the
mower and bedknife, and damage the cutting edge.
To remove or install grass catchers:
1.
Place reel switch in OFF (down) position, lower mowers
to the ground, engage parking brake and stop engine.
2.
Tilt the grass catcher body so the front edge clears the
mower frame and slide the catcher off or onto the
catcher frame.
B
C
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WARNING
To prevent serious injuries, keep hands, feet and
clothing away from cutting unit when the blades are
moving.
NEVER use your hands to clean cutting units. Use a
brush to remove grass clippings from blades. Blades
can be sharp and could cause injuries.
To clear obstructions from cutting unit, disengage reel
switch, engage parking brake, stop engine and
remove key from ignition switch then remove
obstruction.
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