ASSEMBLY
Be familiar with all safety practices on pages 4 and
5.
Make certain all movement of cutter components has stopped before openlng blade access cover.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid entanglement In moving parts. Wear sturdy,
Operate PTO at 2,000 rpm maxlmum.
Turn tractor engine off, remove key, lower mower to ground before performing any senrke or rnalntenance.
Block mower securely before working under- neath.
Keep all persons away from operator control area whlle perfonnlng adjustments, senrlce
or malntenance.
Make sure tractor PTO
The mower is shipped partially assembled. Assembly will be easier if components are aligned and loosely assembled before tightening hardware. Recommended torque. values for hardware are located on page '8.
Select a suitable working area. Lay parts and hardware out to make location easy. Refer to illustrations, accompanying text, parts lists and exploded view drawings.
Left Side Skid and Shield Installation
(figure 1)
NOTE: To make installation easier, put blocks under the mower frame to raise it off the floor.
The left side shield (7) and skid (6) also sewe as guards. Do not operate mower unless they are in place and in good condition.
Attach left side shield (7) to mower frame (5) as shown with bolts (1) and flange locknuts (4).
Attach left side skid (6) to mower frame (5) as shown with bolts (1). lockwashers (2) and nuts (3). Do not tighten this hardware as the skid will require adjustment when cutting height is set.
Removing Mower From Box
Remove mower components from the comer fillers.
Remove lag screws from crating brackets on both sides of the mower. Remove mower frame from box.
DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
Assembly of this mower is the responsibility of the dealer. It should be delivered to the owner completely assembled, lubricated and adjusted for normal mowing conditions.
Complete check list on page 3 when assembly is complete.
1.318 x 1" Bolt
2.318" Lockwasher
3.3/8" Hex nut
4.318" Flanged locknut
5.Mower frame
6. Left side skid
7.Left side shield
Figure 1. Left Skid & Shield Installation
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