PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
CHECKING BLADE CONDITION
Before each use, check each mower blade for damage or abnormal wear.
1. Stan the engine and set Hydraulic Cylinder Selector lever (ii installed) to “FRONT”. Raise the mower deck fully with the Lii Selector lever. Turn the Lowering Speed Control knob fully clockwise to prevent descent. Do not over- tighten the knob.
9 1.
mSevere personal injury can result if a piece of blade breaks off and is thrown from under the mower deck.
. Never operate the tractor with a worn or damaged blade.
. Never operate the tractor with a blade that is cracked or notched at the base of its upturned edge.
2, Push the Lii Selector lever toward “DOWN”to be sure that the mower deck is locked in the fully raised position. Mower should not de- scend.
3. Set Lii Selector lever back to “NEUTRAL”.
9 a-
mTo avoid personal injury:
• Remove the ignition key to prevent acci- dental starting.
• Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from the mower blades.
• Place a block under the mower deck to prevent it from lowering unexpectedly.
• Stop the engine, remove the ignition key and disconnect the spark plug caps.
4. inspect each of the blades for cracks, bending or signs of wear. The right and center blades can be seen from under the right side of the mower deck . The left blade can be seen from under the left front edge of the mower deck. Turn the blades 180” to inspect the opposite side.
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