Assembly Instructions

Tilt-Up Latch

Deck Secured in Tilt-Up Position

CAUTION

Do not operate machine with deck tilt-up pivot joint unlocked.

DANGER

Do not operate the mower with deck in tilt- up position. Do not move the tractor with the deck in the tilt-up position.

CHECK MOWER BLADE CONDITION, SHARP- NESS, AND SECURITY OF MOUNTING

The blade mounting nut should be tightened to 60 ft- lb (81.3 N⋅m). If blade sharpening is required, refer to CHECKING/SERVICING for Sharpen Mower Blades in Maintenance Instructions.

ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT, IF REQUIRED

Position the hitch pins in the four deck support pins. Refer to the “Cutting Height Adjustment” decal on the deck gearbox cover.

PERFORM ANY ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES called for on the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART in Maintenance Instructions.

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