Service Manual

Groundsmaster 360 Page 7 − 5 Cutting Deck
Service and Repairs
WARNING
Do not start the engine and engage the PTO
switch when the PTO drive shaft is disconnected
from the cutting deck. If the engine is started and
the PTO shaft is allowed to rotate, serious per-
sonal injury and machine damage could result. If
the PTO drive shaft is disconnected from the cut-
ting deck, disconnect PTO solenoid coil connec-
tor from wire harness to prevent unintentional
engagement of the PTO clutch.
CAUTION
Never work on the cutting deck with the engine
running. Always stop engine and remove key
from ignition switch first.
Blade Stopping Time
The blades of the cutting deck should come to a com-
plete stop in less than seven (7) seconds after the PTO
switch is disengaged.
NOTE: When checking blade stopping time, make sure
the deck is lowered onto a clean section of turf or hard
surface to avoid dust and debris.
To verify blade stopping time, have a second person
stand back a safe distance from the machine and watch
the blades on the cutting deck. When the machine oper-
ator disengages the cutting deck, record the time it takes
for the blades to come to a complete stop. If this time is
greater than seven (7) seconds, the PTO brake assem-
bly in the transmission should be inspected.
Cutting
Deck