Disconnect Cutting Unit From Traction Unit

Note: Implements are heavy and may require two people to handle.

1.Start tractor and raise deck to highest possible posi- tion and turn off engine.

2.Remove hair pin cotter and clevis pin securing height–of–cut chains to rear height–of–cut brackets.

3.Rotate ignition key to run position and move lift lever forward to lower cutting unit.

4.Raise seat and open needle valve. This allows lift arms to float freely.

5.Remove hair pin cotter and clevis pin securing latch cover to lift arm .

6.Loosen release lever by rotating it counterclock- wise.

7.Pivot release lever upward and remove shaft latch from slot in traction unit lift arm.

8.Pull rearward on lock collar to release drive shaft coupler from tractor.

9.Stay clear of lift arms and move deck away from tractor allowing lift arms to fall.

10.Secure hair pin cotter and clevis pin to height–of– cut chains for storage.

11.Close needle valve

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Figure 12

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Height–of–Cut chain

 

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Figure 13

1. Needle Valve

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84 inch Cutting Units

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Figure 14

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Latch Cover

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Traction Unit Lift Arm

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Release Lever

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Machined Surface

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Shaft latch

 

 

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84 inch Cutting Units

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Toro 3000D manual Disconnect Cutting Unit From Traction Unit