Dealer Check Lists, PRE-DELIVERY Check List

DEALER CHECK LISTS

PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST

(DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY)

Inspect the equipment thoroughly after assembly to make sure it is set up properly before delivering it to the customer. The following check list is a reminder of points to inspect. Check off each item as it is found sat- isfactory, corrections are made, or services are per- formed.

___	Check that all safety decals are installed and in
	good condition. Replace if damaged.
___	Check that all shields and guards are properly
	installed and in good condition. Replace if dam-
	aged.
___	Properly attach implement to power unit and
	make all necessary adjustments.
___	Check all bolts to be sure they are properly
	torqued.
___	Check that all cotter pins and safety pins are
	properly installed. Replace if damaged.
___	Check and grease all lubrication points as identi-
	fied in Lubrication, page 16.
___	Check to ensure blades are sharp, in good condi-
	tion, and installed correctly. Replace if damaged.
___	Check mower attitude and belt alignment.
___	Run unit immediately following set-up to double
	check systems operations.

____ Check that the PowerTilt™ deck safety switch is

working properly. While sitting in the seat, with the engine running, raise the deck to a partially tilted position and move a traction arm out of neu- tral. The engine should shut off. Repeat the same steps with the deck in the cutting height range. The engine should continue to run with the trac- tion arms moved out of neutral.

____ Check the operation of the PowerTilt™ actuator.

Raise and lower the deck determining that the actuator moves the deck into all positions.

DELIVERY CHECK LIST

(DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY)

___ Show customer how to make adjustments to deck.

___ Instruct customer how to lubricate and explain importance of lubrication.

___ Point out the safety decals. Explain their meaning and the need to keep them in place and in good condition. Emphasize the increased safety haz- ards when instructions are not followed.

___ Point out all guards and shields. Explain their importance and the safety hazards that exist when not kept in place and in good condition.

___ Present Operator's Manual and request that cus- tomer and all operators read it before operating equipment. Point out the manual safety rules, explain their meanings, and emphasize the increased safety hazards that exist when safety rules are not followed.

___ Show customer how to make sure driveline is properly installed and that spring-activated lock- ing pin or collar slides freely and is seated in groove on power unit PTO shaft.

___ Show customer the safe, proper procedures to be used when mounting, dismounting, and storing equipment.

___ Make customer aware of optional equipment available so that customer can make proper choices as required.

30 Dealer Check Lists	MAN0253 (Rev. 12/22/2007)