Operator`s manual

ASSEMBLY

RD5-RD6 05/12 Assembly Section 3-2

ASSEMBLY

DEALER SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

The mower as received from the factory is partially assembled and requires minimum time to complete

assembly and is ready for sale.

The mower is shipped vertically with shipping brackets. These shipping brackets are intended for use in

transporting the mower from the factory to dealer.

DO NOT use these brackets to store the unit. DO NOT store mower vertically, the mower

can fall over resulting in serious injury or death. To avoid injury, always store mower lying

down on flat ground.

SHIELD ASSEMBLY

Before installing gearbox shields, check lubricant level in gearbox. Refer to Maintenance Section - Gearbox.

Attach the safety shield assembly (1) to the front of the gearbox (2) making sure the inspection cover (3) is to

the top. Place the shield over the gearbox shaft. Place the inner support ring (4) inside the shield. Place the

four 5/16” x 3/4” capscrews (5) and four 5/16” flatwashers (6) through the slotted holes in the support ring with

the flatwashers between the slot and the capscrew head. Center the shield on the gearbox shaft and tighten.