User Manual

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WARNING
Assembly
hole
Threaded
Removal
holes
Assembly
hole
Tightening will
separate the hub
from the pulley
6.15 Loading and Unloading
Use extreme caution when loading and unloading units on/off trailers or trucks. One full width ramp that
extends beyond the rear tires is recommended rather than individual ramps for each side of the unit. The
ramp should be long enough so that the angles between the ramp and the trailer or truck does not
exceed 15 degrees. A steeper angle may cause the mower deck components to get caught as the unit
moves from ramp to trailer or truck. Always put the deck in the transport (up & locked) position when
loading or unloading. Never attempt to turn the mower around on the ramp. Avoid sudden acceleration
when driving up a ramp and sudden deceleration when backing down a ramp.
6.16 Cleaning the Mower
The underside of the mower deck should be checked and cleaned twice daily, and more often if the grass
being mowed is lush or wet. The entire mower should be cleaned daily at the end of the work day.
Cleaning should be done with a leaf blower or low-pressure compressed air. Wash with water only when
necessary and do not use a pressure washer or nozzle as the water can enter electrical connections causing
an electrical short, rust and corrosion. When washing with water, do so when the unit has cooled down.
Washing a hot machine can cause various unseen system damage. If water is used for cleaning,
immediately dry it with a leaf blower or low-pressure compressed air. Once the wash is complete, always
lubricate and grease all applicable areas.
6.17 Spindle and Drive Pulley Split hub R&R
• Remove 2, ¼” bolts from split hub and install in threaded holes in hub.
• Slowly tighten each bolt, alternating as you tighten bolts against the pulley.
• The hub will separate from the pulley.
• Replace grade 8 bolts and install in reverse order using the assembly holes to tighten hub onto
pulley and spindle shaft.