
1
Preparing the Machine
No Parts Required
Procedure
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.
Note:
You may discard all removed parts unless
otherwise noted.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface.
2.
Disengage the blade-control switch.
3.
Move the motion-control levers outward to the
NEUTRAL
-
LOCK
position to engage the parking
brake.
4.
Shut off the engine and remove the key.
5.
Raise the seat, refer to your machine
Operator’s
Manual
.
6.
Raise the rear of the machine on jack stands;
refer to your machine
Operator’s Manual
.
WARNING
Supporting the machine on the lower
muffler shield (
) may damage
the shield and cause the machine to fall,
injuring you or bystanders.
Do not use the lower muffler shield to
support the machine.
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Figure 1
1.
Lower muffler shield
7.
Remove the rear tires as shown in
Note:
Retain all wheel components for later
installation.
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Figure 2
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