Lawn Mower User Manual

OPERATION

1900 07/10 Operation Section 4-15

OPERATION

Avoid contact with hot surfaces including hydraulic oil tanks, pumps, motors, valves and

hose connections. Relieve hydraulic pressure before performing maintenance or repairs.

Use gloves and eye protection when servicing hot components. Contact with a hot surface

or fluid can cause serious injury from burns or scalding.

(SG-34)

Do not operate this Equipment with hydraulic oil or fuel leaking. Oil

and fuel are explosive and their presence could present a hazard. Do

not check for leaks with your hand! High-pressure oil streams from

breaks in the line could penetrate the skin and cause tissue damage

including gangrene. To check for a hose leak, SHUT the unit ENGINE

OFF and remove all hydraulic pressure. Wear oil impenetrable gloves,

safety glasses and use Cardboard to check for evidence of oil leaks. If

you suspect a leak, REMOVE the HOSE and have it tested at a Dealer.

If oil does penetrate the skin, have the injury treated immediately by a

physician knowledgeable and skilled in this procedure.

(SG-15)

FLAIL HEAD INSPECTION

• Inspect blades and blade bolts for looseness

and excessive wear. Rotate to 90° to make for

checking easier. Replace damaged, worn, and

missing blades as complete sets to maintain

cuttershaft balance.

• Ensure rubber deflectors are in position and not

damaged. Replace worn, broken, and missing

sections immediately.

• Ensure the rollers are in good condition and

rotate freely.

• Inspect that all bolts and screws are in position

and are properly torqued.

• Ensure hydraulic lines are properly connected to the hydraulic motor. Check for hydraulic leaks along

hoses and fittings. DO NOT use your hands to check for oil leaks. Use a piece of heavy paper or

cardboard to check for hydraulic oil leaks.

• Remove any grass or other debris which may be wrapped around the cuttershafts ends.

• Inspect the condition of deck skid shoes and hardware. OPS-B- 0026_C