Engaging the Cutting Unit
Drive
Figure 39
1.
On
2.
Off
The cutting unit drive can be engaged only when the
operator is seated correctly, refer to
Operator-Presence-Seat Switch (page 47)
.
Cutting unit drive engagement:
Press the top of the
cutting-unit-drive switch to the on position (
).
All cutting unit drives disengagement:
Set the switch to
the off position (
To lower the cutting units:
The cutting unit drive switch
must be set to the on position. Operate the lift-control
switch(s) in a downward direction. The machine drives when
the cutting units are approximately 150 mm (6 inches) above
ground level.
Using
Weight-Transfer/Traction
Assistance
A variable hydraulic weight transfer system is provided for
improving tire grip with the grass surface—traction assistance.
Hydraulic pressure in the cutting units lift system provides a
lifting force which reduces the weight of the cutting units
on the ground and transfers the weight as a downward force
onto the tires of the machine. This action is known as weight
transfer.
To engage weight transfer:
The amount of weight transfer
can be varied to suit operating conditions by rotating the
weight-transfer hand wheel (
) as follows:
1.
Release the valve locknut 1/2 turn counterclockwise
and hold (
2.
Rotate the valve hand wheel (
)
counterclockwise to reduce weight transfer or
clockwise to increase weight transfer.
3.
Tighten the nut.
Note:
The recommended setting is to increase weight
transfer until heads start to lift, then back off 1/2 turn, and
lock.
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Figure 40
1.
Lock wheel
2.
Weight-transfer hand
wheel
Folding the ROPS
You can fold the ROPS frame down to allow access into areas
of restricted height.
WARNING
The machine does not have a Rollover Protection
System when the ROPS is folded down and should
not be considered as Rollover Protection System.
Do not wear a seatbelt when the ROPS is lowered.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, engage the parking
brake, and shut off the engine.
2.
Support the weight of the upper frame while removing
the R-clips and pins from the pivot brackets (
).
3.
Carefully lower the frame downwards until it rests on
the stops.
4.
Insert the pins in the lower holes and secure with
the R-clips to support the upper frame in its lowered
position.
5.
To raise the frame, follow these instructions in reverse
order.
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