6. TRANSPORTING Transporting
The engine becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a while
after stopping. Allow the engine to cool before transporting.
m Contact with a hot engine or exhaust system can cause serious
burns or fires. Let the engine cool before transporting.
Transport the riding mower on a flat level trailer or in a pickup truck. Tie
down hooks should be on or near the floor.
Turn the fuel valve OFF and set the parking brake.
Tie the riding mower down securely, using the tie down points shown
below.
IMPORTANT NoT’CE To avoid damaging the tie-rods, be careful not to put
the rope around or near them when securing the front end.
FRONT REAR
TIE-RODS
PROPER TIE-DOWN POINTS
l Spilled fuel may ignite. To avoid fuel and oil spillage, keep the riding
mower level when transporting.
l Do not pull the riding mower behind another vehicle, and do not use the
riding mower to push another vehicle.
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