Operator's Manual

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Figure 27
1. By-pass valve
Using the Side Discharge
The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses
clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
Danger
Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or
complete grass catcher assembly mounted in
place, you and others are exposed to blade contact
and thrown debris. Contact with rotating mower
blade(s) and thrown debris will cause injury or
death.
• Never remove the grass deflector from the
mower because the grass deflector routes
material down toward the turf. If the grass
deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.
• Never put your hands or feet under the mower.
• Never try to clear the discharge area or mower
blades unless you move the power take off
(PTO) to the off position, rotate the ignition key
to off and remove the key.
• Make sure the grass deflector is in the
down position.
Transporting Machines
Use a heavy–duty trailer or truck to transport the machine.
Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary lighting
and marking as required by law. Please carefully read all
the safety instructions. Knowing this information could
help you, your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
To transport the machine:
• Lock the brake and block the wheels.
• Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with
straps, chains, cable, or ropes.
• Secure a trailer to the towing vehicle with safety
chains.
Driving on street or roadway without turn signals,
lights, reflective markings, or a slow moving
vehicle emblem is dangerous and can lead to
accidents causing personal injury.
Do not drive machine on a public street or
roadway.
Warning
Loading Machines
Use extreme caution when loading units on trailers or
trucks. One full width ramp that is wide enough to extend
beyond the rear tires is recommended instead of individual
ramps for each side of the unit (Fig. 28). The lower rear
section of the tractor frame extends back between the rear
wheels and serves as a stop for tipping backward. Having
a full width ramp provides a surface for the frame
members to contact if the unit starts to tip backward. If it
is not possible to use one full width ramp, use enough
individual ramps to simulate a full width continuous ramp.
The ramp should be long enough so that the angles do not
exceed 15 degrees (Fig. 28). A steeper angle may cause
mower mower components to get caught as the unit moves
from ramp to trailer or truck. Steeper angles may also
cause the unit to tip backward. If loading on or near a
slope, position the trailer or truck so it is on the down side
of the slope and the ramp extends up the slope. This will
minimize the ramp angle. The trailer or truck should be as
level as possible.
Important Do Not attempt to turn the unit while on
the ramp; you may lose control and drive off the side.
Avoid sudden acceleration when driving up a ramp and
sudden deceleration when backing down a ramp. Both
maneuvers can cause the unit to tip backward.