User guide

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STEP 14
Preparing the Mower for Service
• Place wheel chocks (not included) behind the back res of the mower.
• If accessible, set park brake by hand – do not climb on machine.
• The Carrier Locking Pin must be locked into one of the two
Safety Holes.
Operang Instrucons
Wheel Chock
STEP 12
Raising the Mower
• Raise the mower by rotang the Crank Handle clockwise.
• See Step 22 for raising the mower with drill aachment.
If the li Tower is leaning while liing or lowering the mower, this
indicates an overload condion. REMOVE THE MOWER IMMEDIATELY.
The jack must be used on a solid level surface.
The engine must be turned o and key removed.
The mower must be in neutral when raising or lowering to allow the
wheels roll as the mower is raised or lowered.
The parking brake must be o during this step.
Always use included safety straps. The Safety Straps must be rmly ghtened.
STEP 13
Raising the Mower to Locking Posion
• Raise the Li Arm unl the Carrier Locking Handle drops into one of
the two Tower Holes. The Tower Locking Holes are the automac
safety engagement system.
• The Carrier Locking Handle automacally drops into the
Tower Holes as the Carrier passes the Tower Holes when raising.
Locking engagement occurs at 20” and 25”.
NOTE: When lowering the Li Arm, the Carrier Locking Handle must be
held out by the operator unl it clears the boom Tower Hole.
NOTE: The XD Li is equipped with a clutch to protect itself from
accidental damage. If the Carrier Locking Handle is not disengaged
when lowering, the clutch will release the Crank Handle from the
screw and rotate freely. To re-engage the Crank Handle,
turn clockwise for a few turns.
Carrier
Locking
Handle
25” – Second
Locking Hole
height
20” – First
Locking Hole
height
Tower Locking Holes
are the automac
safety engagement
system
Do not exceed the liing capacity of 500 lbs. (226 kg) front end
weight. If you have a queson regarding weight of your machine,
please contact the manufacturer at 1-877-575-3173 or a local
John Deere Dealer.
Mower deck must be raised to highest seng.