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Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 4
General Safety................................................... 4
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 4
Setup .......................................................................11
1 Checking Fluid Levels.................................... 12
2 Installing the Cutting Units.............................. 12
3 Making Alternate Cutting Unit
Adjustments .................................................. 17
Product Overview ................................................... 18
Controls ........................................................... 18
Specifications .................................................. 21
Attachments/Accessories ................................. 21
Before Operation ................................................. 22
Before Operation Safety ................................... 22
Performing Daily Maintenance.......................... 22
Filling the Fuel Tank .......................................... 23
During Operation ................................................. 23
During Operation Safety ................................... 23
Starting the Engine ........................................... 24
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 25
Bleeding the Fuel System ................................. 25
Checking the Interlock Switches ....................... 25
Fault Memory and Retrieval .............................. 27
Operating Tips ................................................. 27
After Operation .................................................... 28
After Operation Safety ...................................... 28
Hauling the Machine ......................................... 28
Identifying the Tie-Down Points ........................ 28
Pushing or Towing the Machine ........................ 29
Hydraulic Solenoid Valve Functions .................. 29
Maintenance ........................................................... 30
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 30
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 30
Daily Maintenance Checklist............................. 31
Lubrication .......................................................... 32
Greasing the Bearings and Bushings ................ 32
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 34
Engine Safety ................................................... 34
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 34
Checking the Engine Oil ................................... 35
Servicing the Engine Oil and Filter .................... 36
Adjusting the Throttle........................................ 37
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 38
Draining the Fuel Tank ...................................... 38
Checking the Fuel Lines and
Connections.................................................. 38
Servicing the Water Separator ......................... 38
Bleeding Air from the Injectors .......................... 39
Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 39
Electrical System Safety ................................... 39
Servicing the Battery......................................... 39
Checking the Fuses .......................................... 40
Drive System Maintenance .................................. 40
Bolts.............................................................. 40
Checking the Planetary Gear Drive
Oil ................................................................. 40
Changing the Planetary Gear Drive
Oil ................................................................. 41
Checking the Rear Axle Lubricant ..................... 41
Changing the Rear Axle Lubricant .................... 42
Checking the Rear Wheel Toe-In ...................... 42
Adjusting the Traction Drive for Neutral ............. 42
Cooling System Maintenance .............................. 43
Cooling System Safety ..................................... 43
Removing Debris .............................................. 43
Checking the Cooling System ........................... 44
Maintaining the Cooling System........................ 44
Brake Maintenance ............................................. 45
Adjusting the Service Brakes ............................ 45
Belt Maintenance ................................................ 46
Checking the Alternator Belt ............................. 46
Hydraulic System Maintenance ........................... 46
Hydraulic System Safety................................... 46
Checking the Hydraulic Fluid ............................ 46
Hydraulic Fluid Specifications ........................... 47
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity ................................... 47
Changing the Hydraulic Fluid ............................ 47
Replacing the Hydraulic Filter ........................... 48
Checking the Hydraulic Lines and
Hoses............................................................ 48
Using the Hydraulic System Test Ports.............. 48
Cutting Unit System Maintenance ........................ 50
Blade Safety ..................................................... 50
Checking the Reel-to-Bedknife Contact ............ 50
Backlapping the Cutting Units ........................... 50
Adjusting the Cutting Unit Lowering
Rate .............................................................. 51
Adjusting the Lifted Height of the Outer Front
Cutting Units (Enable Position)...................... 51
Adjusting the Travel of the Front 3 Cutting
Units.............................................................. 52
Storage ................................................................... 53
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