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Maintenance Instructions
CLEANING
Tilt-Up
Hook
Tilt-Up Hook and
Latch Connected
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
under deck plate and reattaching hood latch
assembly.
Locking
Finger
Hood Latch
Assembly
Deck Plate
Footrest
Footrest Installation
CAUTION
Do not operate machine with deck locking
arms disengaged.
