Assembly Instructions

CHECK FUNCTION OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES

Refer to Operating Instructions to check for proper operation of safety switches, both during engine starting and with the operator leaving the seat with tractor moving forward or with mower blades en- gaged.

CHECK AND CLEAN GRASS BUILDUP UNDERNEATH MOWER DECK

Refer to CLEANING the Grass Buildup in Mower Housing in Maintenance Instructions for deck tilt-up and deck cleaning information.

DANGER

Never operate cutter blades with deck in raised position because it is hazardous.

The tilt-up deck can be secured in the raised position by disengaging the locking arms on each side of the carrier frame and inserting the deck hook into the tilt- up latch on the tractor body. Before operating the tractor, make sure to re-engage the locking arms after lowering the deck to the normal operating position.

Tilt-Up Latch

Deck Secured in Tilt-Up Position

CAUTION

Do not operate machine with locking arms disengaged.

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, BALANCE, AND SECURITY OF MOUNTING

Theblademountingboltshouldbetightenedto64ft-lb (86.8 N·m). If blade sharpening is required, refer to CHECKING/SERVICING for Sharpen Mower Blades in Maintenance Instructions.

ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT, IF REQUIRED

Refer to ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT in Operating Instructions.

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

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