GENERAL OPERATION
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GENERAL OPERATION
Daily Inspection
1.
Always set the parking brake, shut off the power
unit engine, remove the ignition key, and ensure
all moving parts have stopped before checking
mower deck or blade condition, or attempting
any repair or adjustment.
Park power unit and mower on a level surface,
with the engine shut off and all fluids cold.
2. Perform a visual inspection of the power unit
and mower. Look for loose or missing hardware,
damaged components, or signs of wear. Inspect
hydraulic hoses, hydraulic fittings, and fuel lines
to ensure tight, leak free connections.
3. Refer to the power unit operator’s manual.
Check the power unit’s engine oil, hydraulic oil,
cooling system, tire pressure, and fuel level. Add
fluid or service system as required.
4. Inspect the drive belts and mower blades. Belts
should be in good condition. Blades should be
sharp and securely fastened. Service as required.
5. Refer to the power unit operator’s manual. Test
the power unit’s operator safety interlock system.
Attaching
1. Drive the power unit slowly forward into the hitch
arms of the mower deck. Align the lift arms of the
power unit with the mower hitch arms by rais-
ing or lowering the front hitch and complete the
engagement.
Note:
the height adjuster bracket
should be in setting #13 when attaching the deck.
2. Once completely engaged, close the front hitch
locking lever.*
3.
Engage the parking brake* and shut off the
engine.
4. Place the attachment belt onto the PTO drive
pulley on the power unit. Ensure the belt is prop-
erly seated in each pulley.
5. Engage the PTO belt tensioning lever.
6. Engage the weight transfer system*.
Detaching
1. Park the power unit on a level surface and set
the parking brake.*
2. Place the height adjuster bracket in setting #13.
3. Disengage the weight transfer system*.
4. Lower the mower deck to the ground.
5.
Shut off power unit engine.
6. Disengage the PTO belt tensioning lever.
7. Remove the attachment belt from the PTO drive
pulley of the power unit.
8. Open the front hitch locking lever*.
9. Restart the power unit and slowly back away
from the mower. A side to side movement of the
steering wheel may aid disengagement.
Mowing and Operating Procedure
Before operation, perform daily inspection and confirm
that the cutting height is set properly. Set the power
unit’s weight transfer system to the desired setting.
With the power unit engine running between 2,000
and 3,000 RPM, engage the PTO switch. Adjust the
throttle to the desired engine RPM.
Lower the mower deck to the ground and place
the power unit’s primary S.D.L.A. control lever in
the float position by pushing it to the right until the
detent engages. The lever will stay in this position
until intentionally removed.
Begin forward motion in the desired path of mowing.
Avoid obstacles, removing debris as necessary.
A stripe pattern in the grass is produced when each
mowing pass is done in the opposite direction of
the pass beside it. This look is enhanced by the
full length roller, which helps to roll the grass in the
direction of travel.
Lift the mower deck when the edge of the mowing
area is reached. Turn the power unit and mower
around and align for the next pass.
Transport of Mower
Transport the mower deck with the power unit front
hitch and mower fully raised to reduce wear of the
equipment. Travel slowly when transporting over
undulating and rough surfaces to maintain control of
power unit and to reduce the shock to the power unit
and mower deck. Always disengage the power unit
PTO before transporting the mower.
* Refer to power unit operator’s manual for operation of
power unit controls.
