Full Product Manual

8
ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT: This mower is shipped without gasoline in the engine. Be certain to
service engine with gasoline and check oil as instructed in the Operation section of
the Engine Manual before starting or operating the mower.
NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR indicate that position on the
mower when facing forward while standing on the operator’s platform.
Mower Preparation
TOOLS NEEDED: Safety glasses, leather gloves, wire cutters.
1. Remove the upper crating material from the shipping pallet, and cut any bands
or tie straps securing the mower to the pallet.
2. Use the deck lift handle (a) to raise the deck to the transport lock position
(b) (highest adjustment setting) and insert the clevis pin (c) into the highest
mowing setting (d) to secure the deck lift handle in place. See Figure 1.
(a)
(b)
(d)
(c)
Figure 1
IMPORTANT: The mower is equipped with two hydrostatic transmissions. Each
transmission is equipped with a bypass valve that MUST be opened before manually
moving the mower.
3. Perform the following to open the two hydrostatic transmission bypass valves:
a. Loosen the two star knobs (e) securing the leg pad (f) to the mower. See
Figure 2.
b. Remove the leg pad from the mower.
c. Remove the two star knobs (g) securing the rear panel (h) to the mower.
(e)
(f)
(h)
(e)
(g)
Figure 2
IMPORTANT: DO NOT open the bypass valves more than a maximum of two
turns.
d. Locate the hydrostatic transmissions and open the two bypass valves (i) a
maximum of two turns. See Figure 3.
e. Using the two star knobs, reinstall the rear panel.
f. Using the two star knobs, reinstall the leg pad.
(i)
Figure 3
WARNING
Do not tow the mower, even with the bypass valves engaged. Serious
transmission damage will result from doing so.
4. Carefully roll the mower off the shipping pallet.
IMPORTANT: The bypass valves MUST be closed before operating the mower.
5. Reverse STEP 3 to close the two bypass valves.
6. To engage the parking brake, pull back completely on the parking brake lever
(j) See Figure 4.
(j)
Figure 4
7. Cut any wire ties holding the chute deflector up and discard any packing
material.
Lubrication & Grease Points
Before operating the mower, refer to the Product Care section of this manual to
check the lubrication and grease points. Grease and lubricate if necessary.
Checking Tire Pressure
WARNING
For proper traction and deck leveling the maximum recommended tire
pressure is 12 psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times.
NEVER exceed the Maximum PSI noted on the tire side wall.
Inflation Pressure
Rear Tires — 10-12 psi (69-82.7 kPa) max recommended operating pressure.
Front Tires — N/A - Front tires are semi pneumatic and do not require inflation.
The tires on the mower may be over-inflated for shipping purposes. Reduce the tire
pressure before operating the mower. Recommended operating tire pressure is 10-12
psi (69-82.7 kPa) for rear tires.