OPERATION 4
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4.12 LOADING MOWER ON TRAILER _____________________________________________
Use care when loading and unloading mower onto trailer.
Fasten mower to trailer, using tie downs on left and right
side and rear of mower (AE - Figure 3C), to prevent
mower from rolling or shifting during transport.
If the mower experiences problems and must be shut
down and removed from the area, it should be towed
back to the maintenance area, or loaded onto a trailer for
transport. See Section 4.13 for towing instructions.
Fully raise reels before driving up trailer ramp. Lift arms
must be in lift locks and bumpers properly adjusted to
prevent damage to reels, mower, or other objects.
If the mower is to be trailered on the highway, before
strapping to trailer, inflate tires to 22 psi (1.5 BAR). After
unloading mower, reduce tire pressure to normal
operating pressure. See Section 4.8.
Always secure armrest cover in closed position with a
strap when transporting.
Make certain key switch is in OFF position and key
removed.
If mower is unable to drive onto trailer on its own
power, follow this procedure:
1.
Follow procedure for disengaging automatic parking
brake. See Section 4.13.
2.
Make sure reels are raised. If they cannot be raised,
remove them from the mower.
3.
Make certain key switch is in OFF position and key
removed.
4.
Use a winch or other device to load mower onto
trailer. Mower must be moved in a straight line to
prevent damage to steering system.
Use tie down at rear of mower for attaching winch. If
front tie downs must be used, winch must be
connected to both the left and right tie downs.
5.
With mower strapped down to trailer, remove brake
release screws to apply parking brake. Brake must
be disengaged again before unloading mower.
6.
Carefully unload mower from trailer using a winch or
other device to slowly get mower down trailer ramp.
Mower brakes have been disabled and are not able
to stop mower.
7.
After unloading mower, remove brake disengage
screws from brake and insert orange plugs. Store
screws in pouch on back of seat. Do Not operate
mower with automatic parking brake manually
disengaged.
NOTICE
Failure to properly secure armrest cover in the closed
position when transporting may result in armrest cover
damage.
WARNING
To prevent injury, keep bystanders away when
loading or unloading a disabled mower on trailer.
Mower brakes have been disabled and may not be
used to stop mower.
Do not attempt to roll mower down trailer ramp
without use of winch or similar device to restrain
mower.
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