Contents
40” Mower Decks
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Baron XL / 2400 XL / RD Series
18HP Hydro Tractors
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Features & Controls
Table of Contents
Specifications
Parts & Accessories
Reverse
Safety Rules & Information Operating Safety
Read the Manual
Children
Moving Parts
Fuel and Maintenance
Safety Rules and Information
Slope Operation
Safety Rules & Information
GENERAL OPERATION
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
EMISSIONS
Safety Rules and Information
SLOPE OPERATION
CHILDREN
Safe Handling of Gasoline
Safety Rules & Information
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Service & Maintenance
CE Models
Identification Numbers
Identification Numbers
CE IDENTIFICATION TAG MARKINGS
SAFETY DECALS
Safety Decals
CE Safety Icons / Directive Compliance
SAFETY ICONS
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM TESTS
familiarize yourself with
understand the safety and
Choke
Please take a moment and
Features & Controls
STOPPING THE TRACTOR & ENGINE
GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY
Operating the Tractor
ADDING FUEL
ATTACHMENT OPERATION IN REVERSE
Operating the Tractor
DRIVING THE TRACTOR
MOWING IN REVERSE
PARKING BRAKE FUNCTION
EMPTYING THE CATCHER
Operating the Tractor
180kg
ATTACHING A TRAILER
STORAGE
Operating the Tractor
MOWER DECK REMOVAL INSTALLATION
Operating the Tractor
Removing the Mower Deck
CATCHER REMOVAL INSTALLATION
Installing the Mower Deck
Operating the Tractor
MULCH PLUG INSTALLATION & REMOVAL SOME MODELS
12 Volt Power Outlet
Operating the Tractor
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
Regular Maintenance
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
Regular Maintenance
TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Regular Maintenance
LUBRICATION
LUBRICATE REAR AXLE SHAFTS
Regular Maintenance
NOTE Your axle assembly may differ slightly from the
NOTE Replace blades and bolts in sets
SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES
CHECK MOWER BLADE TIMING
Regular Maintenance
SET MOWER BELT TENSION
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECK
PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT CHECK
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING THE TRACTOR
Tractor drive belt slips
TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER
Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
Tractor Troubleshooting Continued
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
HOPPER LATCH ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
STEERING GEAR ADJUSTMENT
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
BATTERY CHARGING
Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
CATCHER-FULL ALARM ADJUSTMENT
MOWER LIFT ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
TRANSMISSION PURGING
Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
Figure 34. Transmission Release Lever A. Transmission Release Lever
Leveling The Mower
MOWER ADJUSTMENTS
Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
Cutting Height Adjustment
PTO BELT REPLACEMENT
ARBOR DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
TRANSMISSION
Specifications
DIMENSIONS
ENGINE
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Parts & Accessories
REPLACEMENT PARTS
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
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