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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.
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 desk 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
deteriorates and clogging begins to occur
because of too much buildup on the baffling and
housing.
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
under deck plate and reattaching hood latch
assembly.
Footrest Installation
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.
Tilt-Up Latch
CAUTION
Do not operate machine with deck locking
arms disengaged.
Footrest
Deck Plate
Locking
Finger
Hood Latch
Assembly
Tilt-Up Hook
on Deck
