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Maintenance Instructions
CLEANING
4. Using the tilt bar, raise deck to the
TILT-UP
posi-
tion and insert the deck hook into the tilt-up latch
on the tractor body.
Tilt-Up Hook
on Deck
Tilt-Up Latch
Deck Secured in Tilt-Up Position
5. Clean grass buildup underneath the deck using
a pressure washer (and scraper if required).
NOTE:
If the buildup is severe, it may be easier
to clean the deck by removing the deck assembly
from the tractor and standing the deck assembly
on its “nose”.
NOTE:
While some degree of material buildup in
the mower deck housing can be tolerated, a point
is finally reached
where cutting quality deterio-
rates and clogging begins to occur
because of
too much buildup on the baffling and housing.
DANGER
Do not operate the mower with deck in tilt-
up position. Do not move the tractor with
the deck in the tilt-up position.
6. Lower the deck to the normal operating position
and rotate locking arms
downward.
7. Remove tilt bar and store on carrier frame.
8. Reinstall footrest by inserting locking fingers un-
der deck plate and reattaching hood latch as-
sembly.
Locking
Finger
Hood Latch
Assembly
Deck Plate
Footrest
Footrest Installation
CAUTION
Do not operate machine with deck locking
arms disengaged.
